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The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare data on the level of aerobic
capacity and body composition of nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP)
patients with normative data matched for sex, age and level of sporting activity.
The study population consisted of 101 outpatients with nonspecific CLBP who had
entered a rehabilitation programme. Results were as follows: the mean (standard
deviation) aerobic capacity (VO2max) of CLBP patients was significantly (P<0.001)
lower 7.3 (5.6) ml/kg lean body mass/min as compared with the normative data. The
mean (standard deviation) body fat percentage of the patients was significantly
(P<0.001) higher 3.9 % (5.9) as compared with the normative data. These results
provide evidence of a reduced level of aerobic capacity and an increased body fat
percentage in nonspecific CLBP patients compared with healthy participants.

Langue : ANGLAIS