The trials suggest that work place exercise is effective , braces and education are ineffective , and workplace modification plus education is of unknown value in preventing low back pain
A systematic review of r and omised controlled trials was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of  workplace interventions  to prevent low back pain .
The effects of body mechanics instruction on work performance.
Thirty food service workers were r and omly assigned to two groups ; one group received body mechanics instruction while the other did not . The application of the instruction was measured by evaluating the subjects ' use of body mechanics on a novel lifting and lowering task and during performance on the job . Results indicated that the group which received instruction performed significantly better on the novel task than the group that received no instruction . However , no significant difference between groups was found in performance in the work environment . The role of the occupational therapist in a work-related safety program is also discussed
The trials suggest that work place exercise is effective , braces and education are ineffective , and workplace modification plus education is of unknown value in preventing low back pain
A systematic review of r and omised controlled trials was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of  workplace interventions  to prevent low back pain .