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 .
Comparing physical and behavior therapy for chronic low back pain on physical abilities, psychological distress, and patients' perceptions
A treatment- outcome study was conducted to study the impact of behavior and physical therapy on components of the chronic low back pain syndrome . Eighteen patients received behavior therapy and 15 patients received physical therapy . All patients had at least a 6-month history of seeking treatment for chronic low back pain . 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 ( five to eight patients ) outpatient setting . Both behavior therapy and physical therapy groups met for 10-weekly sessions , each lasting 2 hr . Behavior therapy was design ed to address the environmental , social , and emotional components of the low back pain syndrome as well as the depression and decreased activity that result from chronic low back pain . Physical therapy was based upon traditional rehabilitation theory and was design ed to improve low back function . Patients were reevaluated at posttreatment , 6 months , and 1 year . The results showed a general improvement for patients in both groups and a 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 .