Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study are based on the data of the employee survey
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
Permanent employment | No permanent employment or retirement within the time span of the study (2 years) |
Male or female, age ≤ 56 years | Age > 56 years |
LBPa during last week ≥35 mm with Visual Analogue Scale | LBPa during last week< 35 mm with Visual Analogue Scale |
At least one of the following criteria is fulfilled during the last 12 months: | Presence of any of the following conditions: pregnancy, acute nerve root compression symptoms, suspicion of a malignant tumour, recent fracture or severe osteoporosis or any other specific disease that might prevent participation in the follow- up |
1. “Sciatica” - LBP that has radiated below the knee level 2. “Prolongation” - LBP that prolonged for two weeks or more 3. “Recurrency” - LBP has recurred two times or more 4. “Work absence” - LBP related sickness absence |