In the authors' words
“Overall, there was no significant between-group effect of PA intervention on LBP.”
What was measured
- Joint pain No difference found
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal
- How many
- 210
- How long
- 104 weeks
- Exercise
- General physical activity, Walking
- Cited
- 10 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 28489877
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