Participants believed that there were distinctions between general activity , real/fitness exercise , and medical exercise .
People participating in exercise classes and group work may be more comfortable when matched for abilities and experience .
When an intervention interferes with everyday life and appears to be ineffective or too difficult to implement , people make a reasoned decision to discontinue .
DISCUSSION People are likely to prefer and participate in exercise or training programs and activities that are design ed with consideration of their preferences , circumstances , fitness levels , and exercise experiences
OBJECTIVES The global burden of low back pain is the highest ranked condition contributing to years of living with disability .
Exercise is moderately effective , and adherence to exercise may improve if participants are engaged .
Identification of elements that enhance engagement would enable clinicians to prescribe appropriate interventions .
The review objective was to identify and synthesize qualitative empirical studies that have explored beliefs about exercise therapy of people with nonspecific chronic low back pain .
Experiences of individuals with chronic low back pain during and after their participation in a spinal stabilisation exercise programme - a pilot qualitative study.
Spinal stabilisation exercises are commonly used in the management of low back pain ( LBP ) . There is limited evidence relating to patients ' experiences of their involvement in such programmes . The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of a sample of individuals with chronic LBP who participated in a r and omised controlled trial ( RCT ) investigating the most efficacious dosage and frequency of spinal stabilisation exercises .  The qualitative study involved nine participants who took part in focus group discussion s. The data were analysed using thematic content analysis and provided insights into the experiences of the participants . Four themes emerged : Physical dimensions of the LBP experience , emotional and psychological dimensions of the LBP experience and perceived effects of the programme and lastly , the impact of the treatment programme on participants ' knowledge , underst and ing and adherence . In conclusion participants ' experiences were not limited to the positive effects of stabilisation exercises on pain , functional disability and quality of life , but also reflected increases in confidence , the formulation of self help strategies and the ability to exert better control over their LBP . The findings highlight the importance of well planned associated educational support packages in the treatment of LBP paving the way for future qualitative research
Participants believed that there were distinctions between general activity , real/fitness exercise , and medical exercise .
People participating in exercise classes and group work may be more comfortable when matched for abilities and experience .
When an intervention interferes with everyday life and appears to be ineffective or too difficult to implement , people make a reasoned decision to discontinue .
DISCUSSION People are likely to prefer and participate in exercise or training programs and activities that are design ed with consideration of their preferences , circumstances , fitness levels , and exercise experiences
OBJECTIVES The global burden of low back pain is the highest ranked condition contributing to years of living with disability .
Exercise is moderately effective , and adherence to exercise may improve if participants are engaged .
Identification of elements that enhance engagement would enable clinicians to prescribe appropriate interventions .
The review objective was to identify and synthesize qualitative empirical studies that have explored beliefs about exercise therapy of people with nonspecific chronic low back pain .