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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_9 | Pages 17 - 17
1 Sep 2019
Reddington M Walters S Cohen J Baxter S Cole A
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Purpose of the study

To investigate the feasibility of undertaking a definitive Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to determine the effectiveness of early physiotherapy for sciatica.

Methods

Patients over 18 presenting to their G.P with sciatica were eligible to participate in the study, those without a clear understanding of English or had co-morbidities preventing rehabilitation were ineligible. Process and patient reported outcomes including self-rated disability, pain and general health, were collected at baseline, 6,12 and 26 weeks post randomisation.

Participants were randomised into either early physiotherapy, receiving treatment within 2 weeks after randomisation or usual care with physiotherapy commencing 6 weeks post randomisation. Both groups received up to 6 treatment sessions of a patient-centred, goal orientated physiotherapy programme specific to their needs.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 101-B, Issue SUPP_9 | Pages 18 - 18
1 Sep 2019
Reddington M Walters S Cohen J Baxter S Cole A
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Purpose of the study

The aims of the study were to explore the experiences of sciatica sufferers, their perceptions of physiotherapy and healthcare service provision.

Methods

This was the qualitative element of a mixed methods study investigating the feasibility of early physiotherapy for sciatica. Participants in the pilot trial consented to take part in semi-structured interviews before and after they had undertaken an individualised physiotherapy programme. Data from the interviews was examined line by line using a thematic analysis approach with key themes and sub-themes emerging.