Systematic reviews of bed rest and advice to stay active for acute low back pain.

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Published in Br J Gen Pract on October 01, 1997

Authors

G Waddell1, G Feder, M Lewis

Author Affiliations

1: Glasgow Nuffield Hospital.

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