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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2016; 7(3): 156-161
Published online Mar 18, 2016. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i3.156
Published online Mar 18, 2016. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i3.156
Evidence base and future research directions in the management of low back pain
Allan Abbott, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE 58183 Linköping, Sweden
Allan Abbott, Faculty of Health Science and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland 4229, Australia
Author contributions: Abbott A contributed solely to this editorial.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author has no conflict of interests.
Correspondence to: Allan Abbott, PhD, Med Dr, MSc Physio, Grad Cert Clin Ed, BExSci, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, Lasarettsgatan, SE 58183 Linköping, Sweden. allan.abbott@liu.se
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Received: September 18, 2015
Peer-review started: September 22, 2015
First decision: October 30, 2015
Revised: November 17, 2015
Accepted: December 18, 2015
Article in press: December 21, 2015
Published online: March 18, 2016
Processing time: 172 Days and 19 Hours
Peer-review started: September 22, 2015
First decision: October 30, 2015
Revised: November 17, 2015
Accepted: December 18, 2015
Article in press: December 21, 2015
Published online: March 18, 2016
Processing time: 172 Days and 19 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Knowledge of the current research status and future directions for low back pain diagnostics and stratified care is essential to help engage clinicians in evidence based practice and to potentially improve patient management.