Effect of Physiotherapy in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Nonspecific Lower Back Pain

The intervention consists of a brief physiotherapeutic assessment by a short physical performance battery, a brief information on the expected course of the condition and instructions on self-management regarding back friendly behaviour (eg. respecting the pain, staying active and back friendly movement strategies). Additionally, three exercises for daily self-guided therapy are included to the intervention: Turning in bed and coming to a sitting position, sit to stand and squats standing in front of a wall.