Figure 19 is a forest plot. Mean differences were reported or calculated for five short-term studies, with a pooled mean difference of −0.63 (95% confidence interval −1.68 to 0.45) and an overall I-squared value of 87.5%. Mean differences was reported or calculated for one intermediate-term study (0.30, 95% confidence interval −0.39 to 0.99).

Figure 19Yoga versus exercise for chronic low back pain: effects on pain

= confidence interval; EXE = exercise; N = number; = standard deviation

From: Results

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Skelly AC, Chou R, Dettori JR, et al.
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