Figure 16 is a forest plot. Standardized mean differences were reported or calculated for eight short-term studies, with a pooled standardized mean difference of −0.45 (95% confidence interval −0.69 to −0.28) and an overall I-squared value of 31.2%. Standardized mean differences were reported or calculated for three intermediate-term studies, with a pooled standardized mean difference of −0.29 (95% confidence interval −0.47 to −0.11) and an overall I-squared value of 0%.

Figure 16Yoga versus attention control or waitlist for chronic low back pain: effects on function

AC = attention control; CI = confidence interval; CPGS=Von Korff Chronic Pain Grade Score; MI = minimal intervention; MRDQ = Modified Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire; N = number; NY = no yoga; RDQ = Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire; SD = standard deviation; SMD = standardized mean difference; UC = usual care; WL = waitlist

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