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ArticlePloS one2019

Return to self-reported physical activity level after an event of acute low back pain.

Daniel Pozzobon, Leandro A Calazans Nogueira, Paulo H Ferreira, Daniel Steffens, Paula R Beckenkamp, Fiona M Blyth, Manuela L Ferreira

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Article in PloS one, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. The clinical course of acute, subacute and persistent low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Daniel PozzobonInstitute of Bone and Joint Research, the Kolling Institute, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2796-4235
Leandro A Calazans NogueiraRehabilitation Science Post-graduate Program, Augusto Motta University Centre (UNISUAM), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Paulo H FerreiraThe University of Sydney, Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Daniel SteffensSurgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Paula R BeckenkampThe University of Sydney, Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Fiona M BlythConcord Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Manuela L FerreiraInstitute of Bone and Joint Research, the Kolling Institute, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRegular physical activity participation is known to promote better mobility and coordination. Although previous research has established that lack of physical activity participation may increase the risk of developing low back pain, the role of physical activity as a predictor of recovery among symptomatic individuals remains unclear.

objectiveTo evaluate whether: (i) the level of physical activity participation before an acute episode of low back pain predicts recovery within 12 months following the acute pain episode (i.e. index episode); and (ii) participants return to their pre-pain level of physical activity participation 12 months from the index episode.

designThis study used longitudinal data from the TRIGGERS case-crossover study.

settingThis study was conducted through over-the-phone interviews to participants that presented to 300 primary care clinics with a new episode of acute low back pain.

participantsThis study included 999 consecutive patients, aged 18 years or older. Follow-up assessment was completed at 12 months following the index episode.

methodsThis is a cohort study where consecutive patients, aged 18 years or older, that presented with a new episode of acute low back pain were recruited between October 2011 and November 2012. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Self-reported level of physical activity participation.

resultsA total of 830 participants completed the study. When comparing participants who reported pain at 12 months follow-up with those without pain, all participants reported similar levels of physical activity participation one week before (p = 0.449), one week after (p = 0.812) and 12 months after the index episode (p = 0.233). The level of physical activity participation before the index episode was not a reliable predictor of presence of pain at either 3 or 12 months follow-up (OR 0.99; 95% CI 0.993 to 1.003; p = 0.523 and OR 1; 95% CI 0.992 to 1.008; p = 0.923, respectively).

conclusionPhysical activity participation did not predict recovery from the pain episode. Also all participants returned to their pre-pain level of physical activity participation after 12 months.

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Acute PainAdultCross-Over StudiesExerciseFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLongitudinal StudiesLow Back PainMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementPrognosisSelf ReportTelephoneTime Factors

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PMCPMC6619819

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