Researchers ran a randomized controlled trial to compare two remote delivery methods of a 12-week general exercise program for chronic low back pain: live interactive group sessions via videoconference and individual pre-recorded video sessions, with a waitlist control. Ninety-four adults with chronic low back pain were randomized to three arms; training consisted of three one-hour sessions per week tailored by a certified kinesiologist to each participant’s fitness level. The trial was conducted fully online, outcomes followed CONSORT guidance, and primary measures included pain intensity, movement-evoked pain, session-related pain, perceived difficulty, effort, fatigue, and satisfaction.
Both live and pre-recorded remote training produced clinically meaningful reductions in pain intensity (>20%) and decreased movement-evoked pain compared with waitlist, with no significant differences between delivery modes on pain outcomes or session experience. Fifty-seven participants completed the trial (mean age 48.4 years, 36 women); attrition rates were similar across groups. Treatment effects were moderated by sex, with women reporting smaller pain reductions, and were mediated by improved self-rated general health, increased overall physical activity, and faster 4‑m gait speed. Findings support remote exercise - whether live or pre-recorded - as an accessible, effective option to alleviate chronic low back pain, acting through enhanced health behaviors and physical function.
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