How effective are physiotherapy interventions in treating people with sciatica? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Physiotherapy interventions are prescribed as first-line treatment for people with sciatica; however, their effectiveness remains controversial. The purpose of this systematic review was to establish the short-, medium- and long-term effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions compared to control interventions for people with clinically diagnosed sciatica.

Methods: This systematic review was registered on PROSPERO CRD42018103900.