Study Finds Pvolve's Workout Series Reduces Chronic Lower Back Pain and Improves Functional Ability

Pvolve shared findings from a study on Chronic Lower Back Pain at the University of Minnesota. The study shows that Pvolve’s Lower Back Support Workout Series is proven to significantly reduce chronic lower back pain and improve functional ability. The Lower Back Pain Study was published by medRxiv in 2023 and is awaiting peer review.

The Lower Back Pain Study recruited 16 subjects ages 18-75 to practice 12 weeks of Pvolve. Participants participated in the Lower Back Support Series two or more times per week for approximately 117 minutes a week. Participants were monitored through 12 weeks and assessed by objective measures for core strength, balance and body awareness. Subjects were also assessed by several validated subjective measures for quality of life, ability to perform daily functional tasks and pain ratings.

Findings from the Lower Back Pain Study’s 12-week clinical trial showcase the effectiveness of Pvolve’s Lower Back Support Series for improving function and reducing lower back pain. Among its outcomes, the study found that participants experienced an 80% reduction in lower back pain, a 373% improvement in body awareness and a 108% improvement in core muscle strength.

The research also indicated that Pvolve’s Lower Back Support Series supports improved body awareness; participants reported improved confidence in completing tasks and activities, and reduced disability, contributing to a higher quality of life. Equally as promising, the study showed Pvolve is an easy-to-follow at-home solution with a 96% adherence and no study-related adverse effects.

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Study Results Summary

• 80% reduction in lower back pain
• 373% improvement in functional ability
• 76% reduction in disability
• 34% improvement in body awareness
• 14% improved confidence in completing tasks and activities
• 108% improvement in core muscle strength
• 96% adherence with no study-related adverse effects

Pvolve’s Lower Back Support Series was created to help members develop deep core strength and alleviate back pain. Co-created with Dr. Amy Hoover, Chief Physical Therapist at Pvolve, and led by Pvolve’s Chief Training Officer, Antonietta Vicario, the workouts teach concepts to improve posture and core strength, which impacts back health. The six workouts in the series are between 25 and 39 minutes each and utilize the P.ball, one of Pvolve’s patented resistance-based pieces of equipment. These low-impact workouts introduce several themes, with added progressions to continuously challenge and strengthen the core and lower body.

"The Lower Back Pain study demonstrated the Pvolve Method's effectiveness in improving strength, balance, and daily activities with less pain. The results prove that our program can help people with chronic lower back pain achieve pain relief and functional goals from home," Dr. Amy Hoover, Chief Physical Therapist at Pvolve. "We know that nonspecific lower back pain is common among adults, so we’re proud to provide real solutions with a scientifically-backed fitness method."