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Physical Therapy Referral From Primary Care for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica
February 2025
Physical Therapy Referral From Primary Care for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Physical Therapy Referral From Primary Care for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Ann Intern Med . 2021 Jan;174(1):8-17.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two hundred twenty adults with acute sciatica of less than 90 days’ duration were randomized to receive either usual care (UC) (n=110) or early physical therapy (EPT) (n=110). The primary outcome was disability improvement measured by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at 6 months. Secondary outcomes included pain intensity, patient-reported treatment success, healthcare utilization, and missed w...
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