Table 1. Eligibility criteria for participants.
Inclusion criteria | Aged ≥ 18 years old |
Diagnosed with non-specific LBP by a physiotherapist | |
Categorized as being at medium or high risk of chronicity using the STarT Back Screening Tool [6] | |
Classified as insufficiently physically active (those who engage in less than 150 minutes/week of moderate intensity, or less than 75 minutes/week of vigorous intensity or an equivalent combination of the two intensities of physical activity as determined by IPAQ [27] | |
Accessibility to internet | |
Readiness and ability to participate in physical activity as determined by PAR-Q. Those deemed not fit to participate in physical activity by the PAR-Q or aged over 69 years, will need a clearance from their medical practitioner before engaging in the walking intervention | |
Exclusion criteria | Diagnosed with a condition (cardiovascular diseases e.g., myocardial infarction, embolism, or uncontrolled diabetes; orthopaedic impairments; balance problems) that prevent participation in physical exercise |
Diagnosed with serious spinal pathologies (e.g., fractures, tumours or inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis) | |
Diagnosed with neurological compromise (e.g., spinal nerve compromise or cauda equina syndrome) | |
Pregnancy |
LBP, low back pain; IPAQ, International Physical Activity Questionnaire; PAR-Q, Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire