Conference
Graded Activity and Graded Exposure for Persistent Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Graded activity and graded exposure are increasingly being used in the management of persistent low back pain; however, their effectiveness remains poorly understood.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to systematically review randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of graded activity or graded exposure for persistent (>6 weeks in duration or recurrent) low back pain.
Authors
Macedo LG; Smeets RJEM; Maher CG; Latimer J; McAuley JH
Volume
90
Pagination
pp. 860-879
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
June 1, 2010
DOI
10.2522/ptj.20090303
Conference proceedings
Physical Therapy
Issue
6
ISSN
0031-9023