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While several treatments are available, the combination of therapies often results in better outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study delves into the comparative effectiveness of combining monopolar dielectric diathermy radiofrequency (MDR) with supervised therapeutic exercise against the latter treatment alone.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n A randomized single-blind controlled trial was conducted. The intervention group (\n \n \n (<\/mml:mo>\n n<\/mml:mi>\n =<\/mml:mo>\n 30<\/mml:mn>\n )<\/mml:mo>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n 30) received MDR with supervised therapeutic exercises for eight weekly sessions for four weeks. The control group (\n \n \n n<\/mml:mi>\n =<\/mml:mo>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n 30) received only the same exercise protocol. The following self-report measures were assessed before the first treatment session, at four, and 12 weeks: disability, pain, kinesiophobia, quality of life, sleep quality, emotional distress, isometric trunk strength, and trunk flexion range.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Repeated ANOVA measures revealed significant time*group interactions for the McQuade test (\n \n \n p<\/mml:mi>\n =<\/mml:mo>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n 0.003), the physical role (\n \n \n p<\/mml:mi>\n =<\/mml:mo>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n 0.011), vitality (\n \n \n p<\/mml:mi>\n =<\/mml:mo>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n 0.023), social function (\n \n \n p<\/mml:mi>\n =<\/mml:mo>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n 0.006), and mental health subscales (\n \n \n p<\/mml:mi>\n =<\/mml:mo>\n <\/mml:math>\n <\/jats:inline-formula>\n 0.042). 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