Effects of Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise Versus Physical Therapy Modalities on Pain and Disability in People With Chronic Low Back Pain: Potential Mediating Roles of Kinesiophobia, Anxiety, and Depress
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- The study investigated if kinesiophobia, anxiety, and depression mediate the effects of therapeutic aquatic exercise (TAE) versus physical therapy modalities (PTMs) on pain and disability in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients.
- A mediation analysis of a randomized controlled trial with 113 participants receiving TAE or PTMs twice weekly for 3 months was conducted, measuring outcomes via RMDQ and NRS, and mediators via TSK, SAS, and SDS.
- Results showed kinesiophobia and depression mediated TAE's effects on average, current, and most severe pain at 12 months, as well as on disability at 12 months; anxiety mediated TAE's effect on disability at 3 months.
- The conclusion indicates that kinesiophobia, anxiety, and depression mediated significant improvements in pain and disability for CLBP patients undergoing TAE intervention.