Episodes of low back pain: a proposal for uniform definitions to be used in research.

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Henrica C. W. de Vet · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Martijn W. Heymans · Cancer Research And Biostatistics

Kate M. Dunn · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Daniel Pope · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Allard J. van der Beek

Gary J. Macfarlane · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

L.M. Bouter · Cancer Research And Biostatistics

Abstract

In many studies, episodes of low back pain are mentioned without a clear definition. We consider our proposed definitions of episodes to be arbitrary but well considered. We advise that they be tested for use in future research.

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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Occupational Health and Performance

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Published in: PubMed

Volume 27, Issue 21, pp. 2409-16

DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000030307.34002.be

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