Back Pain
The Back Pain theme is co-ordinated by Prof Chris Maher.
Chronic Whiplash Exercise Trial
The primary aim of this randomised controlled trial is to establish the effectiveness of a comprehensive exercise program for people with chronic whiplash.
Motor control or graded activity exercise for chronic low back pain? A randomised controlled trial
The primary aim of this project is to compare the effectiveness of two of the most commonly prescribed exercise interventions: motor control exercises and a graded activity program, for the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain.
Paracetamol for Low Back Pain (PACE)
The primary aim of the project is to assess the effect that paracetamol has on recovery from acute non-specific low back pain.
Prediction of chronicity following whiplash injury
This study tests a model of acute whiplash disorder that predicts those at risk of poor outcome.
Tai Chi for long-term low back pain
The primary aim of the research project is to establish whether tai chi exercise is more effective than usual care in the management of long-term low back pain.
The effect of a specific exercise program for patients with acute low back pain
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a specific exercise program based on the McKenzie method for patients with acute non-specific low back pain in primary medical care.
The effect of motor control exercise versus placebo in patients with chronic low back pain
The aim of this study is to compare, for the first time, the effects of motor control exercise versus placebo in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain.