Effectiveness, Mediators and Moderators of Remote Live vs. Pre-Recorded Physical Exercise Training for Chronic Low Back Pain

Remote physical exercise training offers a more accessible alternative for the management of chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, the effectiveness of various remote delivery methods for this population is unclear.

This study was a randomized controlled trial comparing live interactive training via videoconference to individual pre-recorded video training sessions in patients with CLBP. Ninety-four individuals with CLBP were randomly assigned to a waitlist or to a 12-week general exercise program delivered by a certified kinesiologist, either through live interactive or pre-recorded video sessions. The training intensity for the 3 weekly one-hour sessions was adapted to each participant's fitness level.