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Table 4 Activities assessed by the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) [31]

From: Efficacy and safety of treating chronic nonspecific low back pain with radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT), rESWT combined with celecoxib and eperisone (C + E) or C + E alone: a prospective, randomized trial

No.

Activity

1

I can enjoy things, despite the pain

2

I can do most of the household chores (e.g. tidying-up, washing dishes, etc.), despite the pain

3

I can socialize with my friends or family members as often as I used to do, despite the pain

4

I can cope with my pain in most situations

5

I can do some form of work, despite the pain (“work” includes housework, paid and unpaid work)

6

I can still do many of the things I enjoy doing, such as hobbies or leisure activitiy, despite the pain

7

I can cope with my pain without additional medication (next to study treatment)

8

I can still accomplish most of my goals in life, despite the pain

9

I can live a normal lifestyle, despite the pain

10

I can gradually become more active, despite the pain