A randomized controlled trial investigating effects of an individualized pedometer driven walking program on chronic low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Walking is an easily prescribed physical activity for people with low back pain (LBP). However, the evidence for its effectiveness to improve pain and disability levels for people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) within a community setting has not been evaluated. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a clinician guided, pedometer-driven, walking intervention for increasing physical activity and improving clinical outcomes compared to education and advice.

Methods

Randomized controlled trial recruiting N = 174 adults with CLBP. Participants were randomly allocated into either a standardized care group (SG) or pedometer based walking group (WG) using minimization allocation with a 2:1 ratio to the WG. Prior to randomization all participants were given a standar

SUBMITTER: Lang AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7896363 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature