Efficacy analysis, by randomisation group
| Routine care (n = 384) | Physiotherapist (n = 382) | Significance* | 95% CI† | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Log-rank test for return to usual activities. †Confidence intervals for the median difference. | ||||
| Time to return to usual activities (days) | ||||
| Number (number censored) | 280 (21) | 278 (27) | ||
| Median (IQR) | 28.5 (48.0) | 41.0 (56.0) | p = 0.071 | 0.41 to 22.0 |
| Range | 0 to 257.0 | 0 to 321.0 | ||
| Number | 146 | 150 | ||
| Median (IQR) | 7.0 (23.0) | 8.0 (33.0) | p = 0.403 | –3.0 to 1.0 |
| Range | 0 to 197.0 | 0 to 169.0 | ||
| Average score | ||||
| Number | 303 | 306 | p<0.001 | 4.0 to −2.0 |
| Median (IQR) | 4.0 (1.0) | 4.2 (0.8) | ||