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A comparison of change in visual analogue pain rating of acute low back pain patients following deep water walking or deep water hanging
Schrepfer R, W, Fritz J
Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy 2000;8(2):25-28
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The purpose of this study was to compare the change in visual analogue pain rating in patients with acute low back pain following either deep water walking or deep water hanging and to identify any predictors of success (pain reduction). Forty-nine consecutive patients were randomized into one of two groups: deep water hanging (DWH) or deep water walking (DWW). Change in pain scores between groups was not significant (p = 0.20). No significant effect was identified for group membership on outcome (p = 0.14). This study does not identify any significant difference in change of VAS pain following a single session of deep water walking or deep water hanging for the population studied. Additionally, age, initial pain, Oswestry score, or the presence of leg symptoms are not predictors of change in pain or pain reduction. Further study is needed to identify the effect of these activities on patient recovery and outcome.

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