The efficacy of a multimodal physical activity intervention with supervised exercises, health coaching and an activity monitor on physical activity levels of patients with chronic, nonspecific low back pain (Physical Activity for Back Pain (PAyBACK) trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Physical activity plays an important role in the management of chronic low back pain (LBP). Engaging in an active lifestyle is associated with a better prognosis. Nevertheless, there is evidence to suggest that patients with chronic LBP are less likely to meet recommended physica...

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Main Authors: Crystian B. Oliveira, Márcia R. Franco, Chris G. Maher, Anne Tiedemann, Fernanda G. Silva, Tatiana M. Damato, Michael K. Nicholas, Diego G. D. Christofaro, Rafael Z. Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2436-z