A Cochrane review [Abstract] 1 included seven preventive studies (14 437 subjects) and eight treatment studies (1 361 subjects). There is moderate evidence that for primary prevention lumbar supports are no more effective than no intervention or training. There is conflicting evidence whether lumbar supports are effective supplements to other preventive interventions. The results from eight therapeutic trials showed that there is limited evidence that lumbar supports are not more effective than no intervention for short-term pain reduction and improved functional status for patients with chronic LBP. No trial specifically evaluated lumbar supports for acute LBP.
Comment: The quality of evidence is downgraded by study quality (several issues).
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