The efficacy of an eight-week exercise program for the management of chronic low back pain in the equestrian population

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Equestrians (horse riders) are more susceptible to low back pain than the general population due to loads placed on their bodies during the activity. A specific eight-week exercise intervention program targeting the muscles used during horse riding was implemented for a group of equestrians with low back pain. METHODS: Volunteers were invited to participate in the study through social media posts in Melbourne, Australia. The participants were required to complete an exercise screening test prior to enrolment in the study to ensure they were suitable to participate in the iteration program. Participants then completed the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) (Short Form) and Patient Specifi..