Table 2.

 Between group differences in SF-36v2 physical component score

Time after randomisation	Mean (standard deviation) score, sample size		Difference (95% CI)*	P
	Usual care	PhysioDirect
6 weeks	41.81 (10.30), 653	41.57(10.26), 1332	0.42 (−0.28 to 1.12)	0.24
6 months†	44.18 (10.84), 629	43.50 (10.94), 1283	−0.01 (−0.80 to 0.79)	0.99

*Adjusted for outcome at baseline, sex, age, referral problem, and primary care trust.

†Defined as the primary follow-up point.