“…In 2008 the ASL 4 Chiavarese started an experimental APA project specific for Low-Back-Pain, Dorsal Kyphosis and Balance Rehabilitation. After nearly 6 months of twice weekly group APA exercising (one hour per session) encouraging results were observed[78]. The beneficial effects were measured in terms of pain reduction (over 85% declared a significant improvement), of reduction of medical assistance needs (drug consumption or Rx Diagnostics or Clinical examinations-80%) and quality of life enhancement (GDS and RM).…”