The aim of this review was to investigate the association between total and domain-specific
physical activity (PA) and non-specific low back pain (LBP) in adults. Seven databases were …

The practice and theoretical basis of pain measurement is reviewed and critically examined
in the areas of animal research, human subjects laboratory investigation and clinical study …

A growing number of investigators have used models of stress and coping to help explain
the differences in adjustment found among persons who experience chronic pain. This …

Being physically active is often suggested to be important in the prevention and
management of low back pain. This simple view does not take into account that the relation …

This introductory chapter provides an overview of concepts of pain assessment and offers a
perspective of persons experiencing pain. Pain classification is discussed, as well as the …

Objective: To assess the effect of a combined exercise and motivation program on the
compliance and level of disability of patients with chronic and recurrent low back pain …

For years enhancement of a patient's level of physical fitness has been an important goal in
rehabilitation treatment in chronic low back pain (CLBP), based on the hypothesis that …

The effect of physical activity on neck and low back pain is still controversial. No systematic
review has been conducted on the association between daily physical activity and neck and …

Although published treatment outcome studies for chronic pain have provided favorable
support for the efficacy of many pain clinics and the use of specific modalities such as …

Based on behavioral theory, it has been hypothesized that spouse solicitous responses to
the pain behaviors of chronic pain patients may contribute to the maintenance of pain …