A systematic review including 13 RCTs with a total of 7 184 subjects was abstracted in DARE.
Braces (4 trials, n=1 095):
There was strong evidence that belts were ineffective in reducing the prevalence of LBP, severity of low back pain (LBP), and leave due to LBP.
Exercise (5 trials, n=474):
There was moderate evidence that exercise reduced LBP severity and leave due to LBP. There was limited evidence that exercise reduced the prevalence of LBP.
Education (6 trials, n=1 410):
There was moderate evidence that education was ineffective in reducing the prevalence of LBP, severity of LBP, and leave due to LBP.
Education and workplace modification (2 trials, n=4 205):
There was no evidence that education and workplace modification was ineffective in reducing prevalence of LBP, and leave due to LBP.