The Prognosis of Low Back Pain in General Practice
SpinePublished 1 July 1997Open access
H.J.M. van den Hoogen, Bart W. Koes, W.L.J.M. Devillé, J. Th. M. van Eijk, L.M. Bouter
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The duration preceding the initial visit and, unexpectedly, receiving physical therapy were both associated with a longer duration of low back pain, and daily functioning appeared to be the only variable that was significantly associated with the occurrence of a relapse.
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Only a few variables appear to be related to the clinical course of low back pain seen in general practice. In particular, the duration preceding the initial visit and, unexpectedly, receiving physical therapy were both associated with a longer duration of low back pain.
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