Regarding results at long-term follow, six months after
end of treatment, there were no difference between the
exercise groups and both pain and function was now on
the same level as at inclusion. The patients’ symptoms
and function had deteriorated during the six months after
end of treatment. An explanation for this deterioration
could be that the patients were not given any structured
exercise program to do after end of treatment. Due to the
degenerative component, it may be the case that exercise
therapy should be continued and performed on a
regular basis to expect long-term effects. It may be that