Pain, Psychological distress, fear-avoidance beliefs, efficacy in coping were moderately good predictors of disability prior to therapy.
Improvements in strength and endurance were made in all three treatments, but these were unrelated to improvements in ability or reductions in pain.
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AFMannion et al. Spine. April (2001) Vol. 26 #8 p 897
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