Prevention of Low Back Pain in the Military: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract

The second year of the Prevention of Low Back Pain in the Military (POLM) clinical trial was extremely successful. The research team was able to complete all Year 2 tasks in a timely fashion, and continues to work ahead in several areas. Study recruitment was completed in Year 2, with immediate follow-ups continuing to Year 3. This year the first publication from the POLM study was reported in the peer review literature and the first presentation was completed at a national conference. Long term follows up were started in Year 2, using the study specific website as the platform for data collection and will continue in last 2 years of the study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA488588

Entities

People

  • Deydre S. Teyhen
  • John D. Childs
  • Michael E. Robinson
  • Samuel S. Wu
  • Steven Z George

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Back Injuries
  • Clinical Trials
  • Education
  • Electronic Mail
  • Health
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Health
  • Military Training
  • Pain
  • Physical Fitness
  • Platforms
  • Spine
  • Training
  • United States
  • Universities
  • Websites

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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