The Effect of Radiofrequency of 448 kHz on Pain and Function
Chronic Low-back Pain, Lumbago, Low Back Pain, Recurrent
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Low-back Pain focused on measuring chronic low back pain, 448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency, randomised controlled trial, pain, disability
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: older than 18 years, chronic low back pain (CLBP) Exclusion Criteria: spinal fractures, radiculopathies, history of spinal surgery, spinal stenosis, history of thrombosis, pacemaker, pregnancy
Sites / Locations
- Polyclinic Cerebellum
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Experimental group
Control group
Participants in the experimental group will be treated with a combination of 448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency and Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) over the course of two weeks. 448 kHz radio frequency therapy will be carried for a duration of 15 min. Contact cream will be applied beforehand to increase the electrical conductivity in the treated area. After the radiofrequency therapy, participants will exercise for exactly 20 minutes using the PNF concept exercises to mobilize the pelvis and lumbar spine, primarily strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, back and hips. Therapy will be administered for a total of 5 times in two weeks. Three times in week 1 and two times in week 2.
Participants will exercise for exactly 20 minutes, over the course of two weeks, using the PNF concept exercises to mobilize the pelvis and lumbar spine, primarily strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, back and hips. Therapy will be administered for a total of 5 times in two weeks. Three times in week 1 and two times in week 2. This is identical intervention and the second intervention in the experimental group.