Purpose: To evaluate the number of published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on mechanical low back pain (MLBP) rehabilitation, the secular (i.e., long-term) trend, and the distribution of interventions studied. Methods: All included RCTs were extracted from all Cochrane systematic reviews focusing on rehabilitation therapies for MLBP, and two independent reviewers screened and analyzed the information on interventions. Results: After removal of duplicates, the data set consisted of 196 RCTs published between 1961 and 2010. The number of RCTs published increased consistently over time: 2 trials (1% of the total) were published in 1961–1970, 10 (5%) in 1971–1980, 41 (21%) in 1981–1990, 68 (35%) in 1991–2000, and 75 (38%) in 2001–2010. The intervention of interest in the majority of RCTs was exercise therapy (115/399; 29%), followed by spinal manipulation therapies (60/399; 15%). Conclusion: The number of RCTs focusing on MLBP has risen over time; of all interventions studied, exercise therapy has attracted the most research interest.
Castellini, G., Gianola, S., Banfi, G., Bonovas, S., & Moja, L. (2016). Mechanical low back pain: Secular trend and intervention topics of randomized controlled trials. PHYSIOTHERAPY CANADA, 68(1), 61-63 [10.3138/ptc.2014-58].
Citazione: | Castellini, G., Gianola, S., Banfi, G., Bonovas, S., & Moja, L. (2016). Mechanical low back pain: Secular trend and intervention topics of randomized controlled trials. PHYSIOTHERAPY CANADA, 68(1), 61-63 [10.3138/ptc.2014-58]. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | No | |
Titolo: | Mechanical low back pain: Secular trend and intervention topics of randomized controlled trials | |
Autori: | Castellini, G; Gianola, S; Banfi, G; Bonovas, S; Moja, L | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2016 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | PHYSIOTHERAPY CANADA | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/ptc.2014-58 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
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