An aerobic walking programme versus muscle strengthening programme for chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

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52 patients with chronic low back pain were randomized to compare the effect of aerobic walking training versus active training in improving functional abilities. Patients performed either moderate-to-intense treadmill walking or specific low back exercises twice a week for 6 weeks and were re-assessed at the end of this period. Results indicated that aerobic walking led to comparable results in the six-minute walk test, trunk flexor endurance, and health functional status as specific strengthening exercises.