Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Apr 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of exercise on adrenocortical responsiveness of patients with chronic low back pain, controlled for psychological strain.
To investigate the effects of high-intensity aerobic exercise on adrenocortical responsiveness and on standard outcome measures in patients with chronic low back pain. ⋯ Exercise alleviated pain, functional disability and anxiety/depression, also improved adrenocortical responsiveness in patients with chronic low back pain with dexamethasone suppression test positive values.