Ander Espin, Jon Irazusta, Miriam Urquiza, Aida Ruiz-Fernández, Unai Latorre Erezuma, Laura Collado Torres, Lars Louis Andersen, Ana Rodriguez-Larrad
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Abstract
Objective: To examine the 1-year impact of a 12-week videoconference-supervised exercise program followed by exercise advice on low back pain (LBP) among eldercare workers.
Methods: One hundred thirty participants were randomized to control or intervention arms. Both received standard workplace prevention. The intervention group also completed the 12-week program and was encouraged to continue exercising until 1-year follow-up.
Results: Eleven participants dropped out. Intention-to-treat analysis showed no significant group-by-time effect on average LBP intensity ( P = 0.140). However, significant effects favored the intervention group in work interference from LBP and neck pain and reduced use of hypnotic/anxiolytic medications, whereas a negative effect appeared in work-related personal accomplishment ( P < 0.05). Per-protocol analysis showed gains in trunk muscle endurance and depressive symptoms ( P < 0.05).
Conclusions: The intervention did not lower average LBP intensity but positively influenced several secondary outcomes, including work interference from pain and medication use.