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Physical therapy on low back pain and sciatica. An attempt at evaluation
Lidstrom A, Zachrisson M
Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 1970;2(1):37-42
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The authors present the accepted theories behind the etiology of the sciatic pain syndrome. The difficulties of evaluating the results of different methods of treatments discussed. A matched group study carried out in order to investigate the effect of certain physiotherapeutical treatments are described. The results show a significant priority for the group that was treated with intermittent pelvic traction combined with isometrical training of the abdominal muscles.

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