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Abstract

Previous research has shown that increasing the level of functional activity, including walking, reduces the probability of chronic back pain in the future. Therefore, this study aimed to the effect of walking exercise on stability indices, pain and disability in patients with chronic nonspecific LBP. In this randomized clinical trial, 36 subjects with nonspecific LBP were included. The subjects were randomly divided into a routine exercise group and walking group. Exercises were conducted three times per week for six weeks. Overall, stability indices were measured with the Biodex balance system. In the walking group, the overall dynamic stability index significantly changed from 1.85±0.544 to 0.483 ±0.222, the mediolateral dynamic stability index significantly changed from 0.955±0.206 to 0.233 ±0.118, and the anteroposterior dynamic stability index significantly changed from 1.41±0.609 to 0.399 ±0.216. There is no significant difference in the static and dynamic stability index between routine and walking groups. The positive effects of walking exercise on postural control reactions were shown, so we suggest that in addition to routine exercises, walking exercise should also be considered in subjects with chronic nonspecific LBP.