| McKenzie (N= 73) | First-line Care Group (N= 73) |
---|---|---|
Age | 47.5 ± 14.4 | 45.9 ± 14.9 |
Sex (female) | 38 (52%) | 35 (48%) |
Duration of current low back pain episode | ||
   Less than 2 weeks | 48 (66%) | 49 (67%) |
   From 2 to 6 weeks | 25 (34%) | 24 (33%) |
Pain radiating to the leg | 33 (45%) | 36 (50%) |
Pain is movement-dependant* | 61 (84%) | 58 (80%) |
Previous episode of low back pain | 54 (74%) | 49 (67%) |
Participating in moderate exercise†| 44 (60%) | 46 (63%) |
Taking medication (any types) | 54 (74%) | 52 (71%) |
Using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | 28 (38%) | 22 (30%) |
Days off work or school due to low back pain | 0.7 ± 1.4 | 0.8 ± 1.2 |
Compensation case (worker's compensation) | 3 (4%) | 1 (1%) |
General health status | ||
   Excellent | 11 (15%) | 16 (22%) |
   Very good | 35 (48%) | 37 (51%) |
   Good | 18 (25%) | 17 (23%) |
   Fair | 6 (8%) | 2 (3%) |
   Poor | 3 (4%) | 1 (1%) |
Pain‡ | 6.6 ± 1.8 | 6.3 ± 1.9 |
Disability§ | 13.7 ± 5.5 | 13.5 ± 5.3 |
Function¶ | 3.7 ± 1.6 | 3.4 ± 1.8 |