Effects and follow-up of a multimodal treatment program including intensive physical training for low back pain patients.

摘要: The results of a comprehensive 4-week treatment program including intensive physical training were evaluated in 65 chronic low back pain patients. Marked increases measures spinal mobility, trunk muscle strength and lifting capacity found during the treatment, but no average increase ratings. At 3-week 12-month follow-ups statistically significant decrease subjective disability was found, percentage patients who working unchanged. This points to need for more work-oriented rehabilitation efforts treatment.