Table 1 Original criteria for predicting success with a manipulation intervention.17
ORIGINAL CRITERIA – (at least 4 out of 5 must be present) | |
|---|---|
Criterion | Definition of positive |
1. Duration of current episode of low back pain | < 16 days |
2. Extent of distal symptoms | Not having symptoms distal to the knee |
3. Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire Work subscale score | < 19 points |
4. Segmental mobility testing | At least one hypomobile segment in the lumbar spine |
5. Hip internal rotation range of motion | At least one hip with > 35° of internal rotation range of motion |
PRAGMATIC CRITERIA – (both criteria must be present) | |
Criterion | Definition of positive |
1. Duration of current episode of low back pain | < 16 days |
2. Extent of distal symptoms | Not having symptoms distal to the knee |