Influence of an online fitness program on chronic, non-specific low back pain – case study
Harjunpää, Kirsi (2019)
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201904306758
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201904306758
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The aim of the thesis was to study the influence of an online fitness program on chronic, non-specific low back pain in a physically inactive female with chronic pain and a history of severe, recurrent major depressive disorder by conducting a 10-week-long online exercise program. The objectives of the thesis related to the experi-enced levels of pain and disability, lumbar movement control and the tactile acuity of the low back pain. The design of the research was a case study.
The concepts of chronic pain and associated factors, pain and disability assessment tools, evidence-based physiotherapy practice, online fitness programs and case study design are defined in the theoretical framework. The case study is being referred to the theory throughout the theoretical framework.
As a conclusion of the study, the online fitness program seemed to have only a little effect on the pain level, a small effect on level of disability, and no effect on lumbar movement control nor tactile acuity of the low back.
The concepts of chronic pain and associated factors, pain and disability assessment tools, evidence-based physiotherapy practice, online fitness programs and case study design are defined in the theoretical framework. The case study is being referred to the theory throughout the theoretical framework.
As a conclusion of the study, the online fitness program seemed to have only a little effect on the pain level, a small effect on level of disability, and no effect on lumbar movement control nor tactile acuity of the low back.