Risk Factors for First Time Incidence Sciatica: A Systematic Review

DiscussionA majority of the identified risk factors associated with first time sciatica are modifiable, suggesting the potential benefits of primary prevention. In addition, those risk factors are also associated with unhealthy lifestyles, which may function concomitantly toward the development of sciatica. Sciatica as a diagnosis is inconsistently defined among studies. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Physiotherapy Research International - December 11, 2013 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Chad E. Cook, Jeffrey Taylor, Alexis Wright, Steven Milosavljevic, Adam Goode, Maureen Whitford Tags: Invited Review Source Type: research