Table 41Nonpharmacological treatments versus active comparators for radicular low back pain

InterventionPain: Magnitude of EffectPain: EvidencePain: SOEFunction: Magnitude of EffectFunction: EvidenceFunction: SOE
Traction vs. physiotherapy (includes radicular and nonradicular pain patients)No clear difference1 SR (5 RCTs)Low------

RCT=randomized controlled trial, SOE=strength of evidence

From: Discussion

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Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 169.
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