Paper
Spinal manipulation, epidural injections, and self-care for sciatica: a pilot study for a randomized clinical trial.
Published Oct 1, 2004 · G. Bronfort, R. Evans, Michele Maiers
Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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43
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4
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Abstract
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Key takeawayThis pilot study suggests it is feasible to recruit subacute and chronic sciatica patients and obtain their compliance for a full-scale randomized clinical trial.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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