Positive v negative status on the spinal manipulation clinical prediction rule in patients with low back pain
| Intervention | Follow up | Difference in modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (ODS) score change* (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Higher ODQ scores represent larger improvements in disability. | |||
| †Not significant. | |||
| Manipulation plus exercise | 1 week | 15.0 (8.5 to 21.5) | <0.001 |
| 4 weeks | 15.2 (7.1 to 23.3) | <0.001 | |
| Exercise alone | 1 week | −1.9 (−8.6 to 4.9) | >0.2† |
| 4 weeks | 6.5 (−1.8 to 14.8) | 0.127† | |