Interventions such as supervised or individualised exercise therapy and self-management techniques may enhance exercise adherence .
BACKGROUND Chronic musculoskeletal pain ( CMP ) is a major health problem , accounting for approximately one-quarter of general practice ( GP ) consultations in the United Kingdom ( UK ) .
Exercise and physical activity is beneficial for the most common types of CMP , such as back and knee pain .
However , poor adherence to exercise and physical activity may limit long-term effectiveness .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions to improve adherence to exercise and physical activity for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain .
Group outpatient physical and behavioral therapy for chronic low back pain.
Conducted a treatment- outcome study to investigate the effectiveness of behavioral ( BT ) or physical therapy ( PT ) for treating chronic low back pain ( CLBP ) . Thirteen patients received BT ; 12 patients received PT . All patients had at least a 6-month history of seeking treatment of CLBP . Prior to treatment patients were assessed in four principal areas of functioning : ( 1 ) physical abilities ; ( 2 ) current physical functioning ; ( 3 ) psychological and psychosocial functioning ; and ( 4 ) pain intensity and pain perception . Treatments were conducted in a group ( 5 - 8 patients ) outpatient setting . Both BT and PT met for 10 weekly 2-hour sessions . BT was design ed to address the environmental , social , and emotional influences of the pain experience , depression , and decreased activity from CLBP . PT was based upon traditional rehabilitation theory and was design ed to improve low back function . The posttreatment results showed general improvement for patients in both groups , but few treatment-specific differences in outcome measures
Interventions such as supervised or individualised exercise therapy and self-management techniques may enhance exercise adherence .
BACKGROUND Chronic musculoskeletal pain ( CMP ) is a major health problem , accounting for approximately one-quarter of general practice ( GP ) consultations in the United Kingdom ( UK ) .
Exercise and physical activity is beneficial for the most common types of CMP , such as back and knee pain .
However , poor adherence to exercise and physical activity may limit long-term effectiveness .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions to improve adherence to exercise and physical activity for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain .