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Effectiveness of a Short, Intensive and Standardised Spa Therapy for Subacute and Chronic Low Back Pain on Return to Work for Patients in Sick Leave From 4 to 24 Weeks Duration : a Randomized Controlled Trial Using a Modified Zelen Method
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Spa therapy, exercise and educational therapy and Usual care for Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 88 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an intensive 5 days long multidisciplinary program (including spa therapy, exercises and patients'education) is more effective regarding return to work than usual care in subacute and chronic low back pain for people in sick leave from 4 to 24 weeks duration, and for which an extension of sick leave is considered
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
During 5 days: Spa therapy (2 hours/day), exercises (30 min/day), educational therapy (45 min/day) including education on physical activities, work, and pain management
Information, counseling, treatment usually provided for sub-acute and chronic low back pain and the back book