Type and site of injury, by randomisation group
| Routine care (n = 384) | Physiotherapist (n = 382) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of injury | ||
| Sports injury | 63 (16.4) | 76 (19.9) |
| Trip or fall | 175 (45.6) | 169 (44.2) |
| Assault | 9 (2.3) | 7 (1.8) |
| RTA | 42 (10.9) | 21 (5.5) |
| Other | 95 (24.7) | 109 (28.5) |
| Time of injury before arrival (h) | ||
| 0 to 5 | 133 (34.6) | 132 (34.6) |
| 6 to 11 | 19 (5.0) | 13 (3.4) |
| 12 to 23 | 98 (25.5) | 107 (28.0) |
| 24 to 47 | 43 (11.2) | 39 (10.2) |
| 48+ | 91 (23.7) | 91 (23.8) |
| Site of injury | ||
| Head and neck | 27 (7.0) | 22 (5.8) |
| Shoulder, scapula/clavicle | 30 (7.8) | 28 (7.3) |
| Upper limb | 120 (31.3) | 110 (28.8) |
| Thoracic spine and ribs | 8 (2.0) | 7 (1.8) |
| Lumbar/sacral spine | 14 (3.6) | 21 (5.5) |
| Pelvis, buttocks, and hips | 5 (1.3) | 6 (1.6) |
| Lower limb | 192 (50.0) | 206 (53.9) |
| Self rated pain score | ||
| Mean (SD) | 56.1 (22.6) | 55.4 (21.9) |
| Range | 0 to 100 | 1 to 100 |