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Only four studies scored more than 50 points(maximum 100),indicating that most were of poor quality.Six studies found that exercise was better than reference treatments and 10 reported it to be no better than reference treatments and 10 reported to be no better or worse than the reference treatment.Those reporting positive results tended to have higher methods scores(4/6 positive v 4/10 negative scored>/42).Conclusions-No conclusion can be drawn about whether exercise therapy is better than other conservative treatments for back pain or whether a specific type of exercise is more effective.Further trials are needed in which greater attention is paid to methods of study. |
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