The effects of aquatic exercise on body composition and nonspecific low back pain in elderly males

• Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 433 - 435
• Main Authors: Taheri, Morteza, Irandoust, Khadijeh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2015
• Subjects: Body composition; Elderly; Low back pain; Original; Elderly; Low back pain; Body composition

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of aquatic exercises on nonspecific low back pain (LBP) in elderly males. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-two elderly men aged 65 or older were recruited and randomly allocated to two groups: aquatic training (3 d/wk for 12 wk) or a con...