Water exercise for back pain in older adults
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether water-based exercise (also called aquatherapy) can help older adults with chronic low back pain move better and feel less afraid of falling. If you qualify, you'll take part in a supervised water exercise program.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
- Your doctor has said it's safe for you to exercise, including in a pool.
- You have not had surgery on your legs or spine in the last 6 months.
- You don't have open wounds or skin infections that would prevent pool use.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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