Objectives
LBP
RECURRENCES, RECURRENCE, ADVERSE EVENTS
The primary objective is to determine the effectiveness of a progressive and individualised walking and education program compared to a no-treatment control group, for reducing recurrences of LBP (primary outcome). The trial hypothesis is that the participants randomised to the intervention arm will experience a greater number of days from the time of randomisation to the first self-reported recurrence of an episode of LBP (i.e. superiority). The null hypothesis is that there is no difference in days to the first self-reported recurrence between the two arms of the trial.Secondary objectives include determining whether the walking and education program:Improves health-related quality of life and disability.Is cost-effective from a societal perspective, including data on healthcare utilisation and productivity loss (work absenteeism) due to LBP.Increases levels of physical activity.Is acceptable and adhered to, based on a series of compliance measures.Results in any greater risk of adverse events when compared to no treatment.