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The secondary outcomes were pain intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale) and global perceived recovery (Patient Global Impression Change). Patients were assessed at baseline, three weeks, six weeks (end of treatment) and at a three-month follow-up. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p> Fifty-eight participants completed the study. No significant between-group difference was observed on disability and pain intensity at baseline. A significant between-group difference was observed on disability at three-week, six-week and three-month follow-up (median (P<jats:sub>25<\/jats:sub>\u2013P<jats:sub>75<\/jats:sub>): 6 (3.25\u20139.81) vs. 15.5 (11.28\u201320.75); P &lt; 0.001), favouring the MET group. 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