Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients with CLBP (n=120)
| Parameter | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age (year) | 45 (15) |
| Male, n (%) | 64 (53) |
| BMI* | 27 (4) |
| Smoking, n (%) | 25 (20) |
| Alcohol, n (%) | 18 (15) |
| Duration of low back pain (months) | 42 (48) |
| Pain* (on 0-100) | 76 (12) |
| Disability# (0-100%) | 51 (14) |
| FABQ-PA | 17 (5) |
| FABQ-W | 29 (8) |
| FABQ | 46 (12) |
| EQ5D | 0.35 (0.27) |
| Knowledge level | 4.3 (1.3) |
Data presented as mean and standard deviation unless otherwise specified. n: Frequency; BMI: Body mass index; FABQ-PA: Fear-avoidance beliefs about physical activity; FABQ-W: Fear-avoidance beliefs about work. *Pain was assessed using numeric rating scale. #Disability was assessed using modified Oswestry disability Index