Does a patient’s physical activity predict recovery from an episode of acute low back pain? A prospective cohort study

Table 7 Multiple linear regression analyses of physical activity measures against RMDQ change

Predictor	β (95% CI)	p-value
RT3 VM/hr/wk change	0.00 (0.00 - 0.00)	0.81
*RT3VM change (low RT3 VM/hr group)	0.00 (0.00 - 0.00)	0.89
PAEE kcals/kg change (7D-PAR)	−0.01 (−0.41 - 0.02)	0.45
**PAEE kcals/kg change (7D-PAR)	0.31 (−0.08 – 0.18)	0.27
Self –report of return to normal activities at 3 months	−3.14 (−4.64 – 1.65)	< 0.001

β Regression coefficients adjusted for PA measures and age, BMI, occupation, activity levels prior to the onset of LBP, fear avoidance, levels of anxiety, depression and baseline RMDQ and pain levels.
*Low RT3 VM/r/wk group defined as below the mean RT3 VM/hr/wk at baseline.
**Low PAEE group defined as below mean PAEE kcals/kg at baseline.

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