Graded Activity for Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain: Program Development and Mixed Methods Feasibility Cohort Study.

Background: Persistent pain is highly prevalent in older adults and can lead to functional limitations in activities of daily living, and to psychosocial distress. There is a lack of established active therapy programs, especially for older adults with chronic pain.

Objectives: To develop a graded activity program and to evaluate its feasibility within a pilot study.