Motor control or graded activity exercises for chronic low back pain? A randomised controlled trial

Table 1 Treatment Demarcation

Principles	Graded Activity	Motor Control
Goal setting	√	√
Pain contingent	X	√
Time contingent	√	X
Quotas/Pacing	√	X
Reinforce well behaviour and ignore illness behaviour	√	X
Education regarding pain system and reassurance	√	√
Education regarding ergonomic factors and body awareness	√	√
Generalised (whole body) exercises with consideration of specific muscle activity	X	√
Generalised (whole body) exercises without consideration of specific muscle activity	√	X
Specific (localised) exercises	X	√
Focus on correct activation of muscles	X	√
Correction of posture	X	√
Strength training	√	√
Cardiovascular/Fitness training	√	√
Coordination training	X	√
Correction of motor patterns	X	√
Muscle stretching	√	√
Breathing pattern	X	√
Consideration of continence	X	√
Correction of provocative movement patterns	X	√
Relaxation techniques	X	√
Progression to functional activities	√	√
Use feedback (e.g. US, EMG, biofeedback) to enhance learning of movement pattern or muscle activation.	X	√
Home exercises	√	√

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