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Physiotherapy for Sciatica: A Meta-Analysis
April 2023
Physiotherapy for Sciatica: A Meta-Analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
How effective are physiotherapy interventions in treating people with sciatica? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur Spine J. 2023 Feb;32(2):517-533Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
18 randomized controlled trials with a total of 2,699 patients with sciatica were included in this meta-analysis comparing physiotherapy and non-physiotherapy interventions. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain and disability, at short (<3 months), medium (3-12 months), and long-term (=>12 months) follow-up. A subgroup analysis by comparator type (minimal interventions, substantial/surgical i...
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