Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for subacute low back pain : graded activity or workplace intervention or both? : a randomized controlled trial

To assess the effectiveness of workplace intervention and graded activity, separately and combined, for multidisciplinary rehabilitation of low back pain (LBP). Summary of Background Data. Effective components for multidisciplinary rehabilitation of LBP are not yet established. Methods: Participants sick-listed 2 to 6 weeks due to nonspecific...

Effectiveness and implementation of a participatory ergonomics program for workers on sickleave due to low back pain. a randomized controlled trial

To evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of a participatory ergonomics (PE) program a randomized controlled trial was conducted with workers sicklisted 2-6 weeks due to non specific LBP. Participants were randomized to the PE-intervention (n=96) or usual care (n=100). The PE-program consists of a workplace assessment, ergonomic...