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. 2006 Sep;1(3):295–306. doi: 10.2147/ciia.2006.1.3.295

Table 3.

Distribution of subjects according to their readiness to perform therapeutic exercise (strengthening stretching, balance) at the initial test (Test-1), and changes from the initial test at 6 weeks (Test-6w) and 4 months (Test-4m). Of those already performing therapeutic exercise, the average time per week in this activity did not differ between groups or across tests within groups

Test-1 Test-6w Test-4m
Group A Pain Cycle Precontemplation = 4%
Contemplation = 11%
Preparation = 26%
Action = 12%
Maintenance = 46%
26% progressed
55% no change
19% regressed
23% progressed
45% no change
32% regressed
Average exercise time (min/week) in those already exercising 72 74 79
Group B Walk With Ease Precontemplation = 0%
Contemplation = 18%
Preparation = 46%
Action = 18%
Maintenance =18%
57% progressed
29% no change
14% regressed
31% progressed
38% no change
31% regressed
Average exercise time (min/week) in those already exercising 77 62 47
Group C Both Programs Precontemplation = 3%
Contemplation = 17%
Preparation = 30%
Action = 10%
Maintenance = 40%
38% progressed
42% no change
21% regressed
30% progressed
52% no change
17% regressed
Average exercise time (min/week) in those already exercising 75 51 47