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The WalkBack (walking and education) program for prevention of low back pain is acceptable to physiotherapists but relies on training, flexibility and system-level enablers to optimise implementation: a qualitative study.

PubMed / J Physiother · 2026-06-29 · By Yeom SK, Fisher G, Hancock MR, et al. · Journal of physiotherapy

A qualitative study examined physiotherapist perspectives on implementing the WalkBack program, an exercise and education intervention designed to prevent recurrence of low back pain. Clinicians generally found the program acceptable but identified adequate training, scheduling flexibility, and organizational or system-level support as essential factors for successful real-world delivery. The findings highlight practical implementation barriers and facilitators that should be addressed when scaling evidence-based LBP prevention programs in clinical settings.

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