Abstract
Research Aim:
To assess whether a pedometer based walking program assist standard physiotherapy treatment to decrease pain and improve function in patients who report chronic or recurrent LBP.
Research Objectives:
To assess whether a walking program will decrease lower back and/or leg pain*.
To assess if a walking program will increase function*.
To assess the duration, frequency and speed of walking necessary to change pain and dysfunction*.
To assess which pain phenotype best matches treatment expectation to outcome.
*objectives 1-4 relate to either or both of the CLBP phenotypes
To assess whether a pedometer based walking program assist standard physiotherapy treatment to decrease pain and improve function in patients who report chronic or recurrent LBP.
Research Objectives:
To assess whether a walking program will decrease lower back and/or leg pain*.
To assess if a walking program will increase function*.
To assess the duration, frequency and speed of walking necessary to change pain and dysfunction*.
To assess which pain phenotype best matches treatment expectation to outcome.
*objectives 1-4 relate to either or both of the CLBP phenotypes
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 May 2016 |
| Event | ASSA 2016 PAIN SA CONGRESS: 2016 PAIN SA CONGRESS - Kwa-zulu-natal South Africa, South Africa Duration: 13 May 2016 → 15 May 2016 http://www.surgeon.co.za/events/2016-pain-sa-congress/ |
Conference
| Conference | ASSA 2016 PAIN SA CONGRESS |
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| Country/Territory | South Africa |
| Period | 13/05/16 → 15/05/16 |
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Keywords
- physiotherapy
- pain
- neuropathic pain
- nociceptive pain
- walking
- protocol