2017
DOI: 10.1590/s1980-6574201700020015
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Association between Physical Activity and Disability in patients with low back pain

Abstract: -Aims: Physical activity levels could be related to chronic low back pain (LBP) in those who suffer from it; thus the purpose of this study was yo describe the physical activity levels in patients with chronic LBP, and to investigate whether physical activity levels are associated with LBP related disability and pain intensity in them. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with 36 patients with chronic LBP, both sexes, aged between 18 and 70 years. The main outcomes evaluated in this study were physical act… Show more

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“…Our study was not in agreement with previous studies investigating the association with PA and disability in CLBP [ 15 , 16 ]. De Sousa et al [ 15 ] reported an inverse relationship between PA and disability in CLBP patients in Brazil. A systematic review by Lin et al [ 16 ] also reported these same results.…”
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“…Our study was not in agreement with previous studies investigating the association with PA and disability in CLBP [ 15 , 16 ]. De Sousa et al [ 15 ] reported an inverse relationship between PA and disability in CLBP patients in Brazil. A systematic review by Lin et al [ 16 ] also reported these same results.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Although evidence has shown that an inverse relation is present between daily PA and pain and disability in individuals with CLBP [ 11 , 15 , 16 ], it is debatable whether PA in daily life alone can be effective as an intervention strategy to improve outcome when managing CLPB [ 9 , 66 ]. For the management of CLBP, specific exercise modalities, as part of PA-Leisure time, and focusing on muscular strength, flexibility and aerobic fitness are recommended in clinical guidelines for CLBP [ 67 69 ].…”
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