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Chapter 2

Evidence Review

Physical Therapies

Manipulation

Back exercises

Physical Agents and Modalities

Traction

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Shoe Insoles and Shoe Lifts

Lumbar Corsets and Supports

Trigger Point and Ligamentous Injections

Acupuncture

Epidural Steroid Injections

Facet Joint Injections

Biofeedback

Group education: back school

Lumbar Corsets and Supports

There is no evidence that lumbar corsets or support belts are effective for treating patients with acute low back problems. (D)

Koes & van den Hoogen 1994a

 

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