Veterans walk to beat back pain: study rationale, design and protocol of a randomized trial of a pedometer-based Internet mediated intervention for patients with chronic low back pain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic back pain is a significant problem worldwide and may be especially prevalent among patients receiving care in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system. Back pain affects adults at all ages and is associated w...

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Main Authors: Krein Sarah L, Metreger Tabitha, Kadri Reema, Hughes Maria, Kerr Eve A, Piette John D, Kim Hyungjin, Richardson Caroline R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/205