Table 3.
Degree to which physical exercise recommendations can improve health.
| Chronic Pain Patients (P1 to P20) | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | P18 | P19 | P20 | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Items Questionnaire (R1 to R9) | * Scale | ||||||||||||||||||||
| R1 Perform postural hygiene, relaxation, and stretching exercises, as appropriate. | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 84 |
| R2 Perform regular (150 min per week) and moderate aerobic physical exercise (walking, swimming, cycling) 3 days per week or 30 minutes per day 5 days a week. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 83 |
| R3 Do muscle resistance training 2 or 3 days a week, alternating between 8–12 repetitions. Rest muscle groups for at least 48 h between sessions. Older adults should do light or very light intensity exercises depending on their physical condition. | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 72 |
| R4 Improve flexibility by stretching 2–3 times per week for 10–30 s and repeat 2 to 4 times. Stretching should be done after warming up muscles and after aerobic exercise to avoid injury. | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 81 |
| R5 Perform exercises to increase agility, balance, coordination, and gait. Do multi-component activities, such as tai chi and yoga. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 82 |
| R6 Perform exercises and activities that are enjoyable and can be incorporated into daily routines. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 92 |
| R7 Do exercise with the support of professional trainers during physical exercise programs to achieve long-term exercise goals and adherence. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 87 |
| R8 Do exercise in refresher sessions with supplementary audiotape or videotape exercise material. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 65 |
| R9 Other physical exercise recommendations (briefly describe the recommendation in the box below and indicate the degree to which you think it can improve your health). | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
* Hight (5 to 4); Moderate (3 to 2); Low (1 to 0).