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Adaptive physical activity and back pain: a non-randomised community-based intervention trial
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 01/26/2012
Sofi F et al. – This study suggests that a community–based APA program can improve back pain and health status in persons with chronic, non–specific low back pain.
Methods- The APA program, including strength and flexibility training and exercises for improving posture was delivered for 12 months, with 1–hour group classes three times per week.
- Overall 261 (40.2%) subjects completed the 12–month APA program and were compared to the 310 (47.7%) who were screened but failed to initiate or complete the study.
- There were no significant differences in baseline demographic and clinical characteristics between groups.
- Patients who followed the APA program reported significantly improved health status and significant back pain improvement, compared with those who did not adhere to the program.
- There were no significant differences in baseline demographic and clinical characteristics between groups.
