Digitally supported physical activity counselling for people with chronic back pain: a randomised controlled parallel feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guiding individuals with chronic back pain (CBP) to initiate and adhere to physical activity (PA) remains challenging. The study rationale is based on the need for innovative strategies, like digital tools, to better promote PA. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using the digital consultation app ExPa (Exercise against Pain) to support PA consultations for CBP and its potential for a future effectiveness trial. The ExPa app shows the effect of PA on pain and provides individually tailored support to increase PA.

Methods

In a 2-arm randomised controlled feasibility study, we recruited 9 physicians and 37 CBP patients in Hesse (Germany). Using computer assisted cluster randomisation, 14 patients received ExPa counselling from

SUBMITTER: Lindner N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866899 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature