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Table 2 Details of MultiMove with exercise examples

From: Effects of a multimodal exercise intervention on physical and cognitive functions in patients with chronic low back pain (MultiMove): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Training components

Exercise

Examples of exercise

Phase 1

Examples of exercise

Phase 2

Examples of exercise

Phase 3

Week 1–4 │ Foundational

Week 5–8 │ Intermediate

Week 9–12 │ Advanced

Life Kinetik®

cognitive-motor exercises

balancing while counting backwards

bouncing a ball while solving arithmetic tasks

ball juggling and reacting to external stimuli

Dance

choreographies focusing on different dance styles

Line dance, Irish dance

Pasodoble, Salsa, Cha-cha-cha

Tango, Salsa

Strength

core stability and strengthening

pelvic tilt, abdominal hollowing

curl up, bridge, bird dog

side plank, hip abductor wall squat

Flexibility

range of motion through static stretching of core and hip muscles

knee to chest, piriformis stretch

hamstring stretch, hip flexor stretch, seated flexion

warrior one pose, warrior two pose