Journal article
The effectiveness of weight loss programs for low back pain: a systematic review
Abstract
BackgroundLow back pain has been associated with obesity or with being overweight. However, there are no high-quality systematic reviews that have been conducted on the effect of all types of weight loss programs focused on individuals with low back pain. Therefore, the present systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of weight loss programs in reducing back pain and disability or increasing quality of life for individuals …
Authors
Chen LH; Weber K; Mehrabkhani S; Baskaran S; Abbass T; Macedo LG
Journal
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. 23, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2022
DOI
10.1186/s12891-022-05391-w
ISSN
1471-2474