Table 2 Status of patients at the 2nd and 3rd visits
Data | 2nd visit (n = 495) | 3rd visit (n = 374) |
|---|---|---|
Low back pain (yes), n (%) | 397 (80.2%) | 241 (64.4%) |
Severity of low back pain, VAS, mean (SD) | 3.69 (2.3)* | 3.24 (2.3)* |
Leg pain (yes), n (%) | 249 (50.3%) | 150 (40.1%) |
Leg pain in those who had it at first visit, n (%) | 225 (72.8%) | 132 (55.2%) |
Severity of leg pain (VAS), median (range) | 3.0 (1.1–5.2)* | 3.0 (1.3–4.7)* |
Functional disability, mean (SD) | 6.24(5.6) | 4.75 (5.2) |
Quality of life, mean (SD) | 0.63 (0.2) | 0.69 (0.2) |
SLR, n (%) | ||
Not done | 308 (62.2) | 272 (72.4) |
< 30° | 56 (11.3) | 37 (9.9) |
30–60° | 49 (9.9) | 21 (5.6) |
> 60° | 82 (16.6) | 44 (11.8) |
Sick leave, n (%)† | 140 (49.1) | 51 (24.6) |