Effects of a land and aquatic exercise-based program on pain, mobility and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Borges, Joana; Monteiro, Diogo; Silva, Manuela Fernanda Gomes Moreira da; Jacinto, Miguel; Pastilha, Tiago; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro

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Borges, Joana

Monteiro, Diogo

Silva, Manuela Fernanda Gomes Moreira da

Jacinto, Miguel

Pastilha, Tiago

Duarte-Mendes, Pedro

Abstract(s)

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a disease with significant functional, emotional and social impact. Several interventions are proposed for its management and exercise is one of main, land-based or water-based. This study describes a randomized controlled trial that will analyze the effect of a combined aquatic and land-based exercise program compared to an aquatic-based program on pain, functional incapacity and quality of life in adults with CLBP. Additionally, it will analyze the effects of exercise cessation in the same outcomes.