Active clinical trials for "Low Back Pain"

The purpose of the study is determine whether the Core Stability Exercise is more effective than the traditional Back School for low back pain (LBP) in women.

The lumbar spine is currently one of the most affected areas by nociceptive processes , referred back pain, which can be provided from a herniated intervertebral disc . Such conditions are considered a public health problem , since considerably affect the population , mainly young adults , which may lead to functional disability and absenteeism . Soon , his treatment involves high costs and rehabilitation time indefinite , generating great scientific interest focused on the search for new techniques that can provide an acceleration of functional recovery of these individuals . Thus , the establishment of evaluation protocols that provide quantitative data concerning the functional capacity is of utmost importance . From the electromyographic analysis , one can measure the electrical activity of muscle and identify abnormal patterns of response. For the identification of kinematic changes becomes useful equipment capable of recording the speed and angle of movement, as the accelerometer . Another evaluation method applicable to cases of herniated disc and back pain is the force platform to quantify the ground reaction force during the stance phase of the movement . Also , the quality of life should be taken into account as routinely observed psychological impairment involving issues related to vitality, emotional and social aspects , which can be identified through the questionnaire of quality of life ( SF -36 ) . With regard to physical therapy intervention , we seek to use resources to compose promising treatment program along with conventionalexercises. A novel therapy in the treatment of back pain is the whole body vibration , as it promotes increased range of muscle spindles via increasing the tonic vibration reflex and consequently improving the mechanism of involuntary muscle control . Thus , the association between an accurate assessment , exercises and therapy vibratory seeks early rehabilitate individuals affected by back pain or herniated disc , delaying or even avoiding surgery .

Low back pain (LBP) is a recognized public health problem with high life time prevalence. Medical treatment may reduce the physical and mental discomfort, while it has not been able to improve the possibilities for retaining or return patients with LBP to work. This is an occupational intervention study for patients with LBP and physically demanding work, who are at risk of drop out of labour; a randomized controlled trial designed to test the effectiveness of an early intervention for retaining subjects with LBP attached to the labour marked. A work place modification intervention combined with moderate physical activity is given in the intervention group additional to LBP treatments according to best practice recommendations for general practice. The study population consists of patients in self-reported physically demanding, who are sick listed or at risk of sick leave due to LBP. Outcome will continually be collected during the intervention as well as 6 and additionally at 12 months follow up. The primary aim is to evaluate if an occupational intervention with focus on early workplace orientated counselling and work place intervention can retain subjects with physically demanding work and LBP in gainful employment to prevent/reduce the sick leave due to LBP. The secondary aims are to identify prognostic factors of an occupational intervention using the baseline and follow-up participant-rated outcomes: pain, physically function, generic health status, fear avoidance behaviours, job satisfaction, work-ability, satisfaction with intervention, clinical examination and MRI findings. Among these variables, we also aim to identify subjects, who will benefit from such an occupational intervention, and the subjects, who already have a good prognosis and therefore have no need for a larger scale intervention.

To investigate the effects of short-term and medium-term monochromatic infrared energy therapy on patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

There is a consensus that exercise therapy should be used as a therapy approach in CLBP but little consensus has been reached about the preferential type of therapy. There occurs to be a wash out effect because of the heterogeneous character of CLBP patients. As a result, no effect can be demonstrated for the entire sample. This is why one should consider creating subgroups based on prognostic indicators. Objectives for this trial is to possibly identify prognostic indicators for treatment response to three forms of exercise therapy for patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP). The study design is a multicenter cohort design. Patients with nonspecific low back pain of more than three months duration are recruited in two different hospitals (Antwerp University Hospital and Sint Vincentius Hospital). After examination patients are assigned to one of three intervention groups: motor control therapy, isometric training therapy and a combination therapy. All patients will undergo eighteen treatment sessions during nine weeks. Measurements will be taken at baseline and after nine weeks of treatment. The primary outcome used is the Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MDQ). For each type of exercise therapy prognostic indicators will be investigated. Never before a multi-arm design was performed for the identification of prognostic indicators for exercise therapy in patients with nonspecific CLBP.

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the performance, safety and effectiveness of the Luna system for the treatment of degenerative disc disease.

The purpose of this study will be assess the effectiveness of the physical virtual training on nonspecific chronic low back pain, body balance, functional autonomy and mood of older women. Two groups will be formed. One will do strength exercises and core training. The other group will do the same exercises more virtual activities with Nintendo Wii. Will be measure pre and post-intervention of the responses already shown above.

The purpose of the study was to determine the cost-effectiveness of a function-centred treatment (FCT) compared with a pain-centred treatment (PCT) in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) in an in-patient setting. Follow-up lasted three years. Direct and indirect costs were recorded by questionnaires sent to health insurances, employers and Swiss Disability Insurance Company.

The purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of a physiotherapy program for chronic low back pain. We'll randomize more about 35 patients in two groups. Both groups will receive an 8 physioterapy intervention in 4 weeks, in particular the first group (study) will receive 4 Fascial Manipulation treatment combined with 4 session of a standard approach (mobilization and stretching exercises); whereas the second (control) will receive only the standard approach.

Musculoskeletal injuries including low back pain (LBP) are a major problem in military personnel. These injuries can result from training exercises, job duties, or recreational activities. However incurred, many of these injuries can result in limited duty in work or training, and can decrease military readiness. The National Osteopathic Research Center (ORC) will examine the effectiveness of a specific set of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment interventions referred to as Manual/Manipulative Therapy (M/MT) to reduce pain and improve functioning in young active duty military personnel. The broad overall goal of this proposed research project is to determine the feasibility of conducting a larger clinical trial of Manual/Manipulative Therapy (M/MT) in restoring full performance in military personnel in the operational environment. A second goal is to estimate the treatment effect size of M/MT in this population. The following two hypotheses will guide the data study: Hypothesis 1: Subjects receiving manual/manipulative therapy for low back pain will report less pain at two and four weeks than subjects in the control group. Hypothesis 2: Subjects receiving manual/manipulative therapy for low back pain will achieve greater functioning at two and four weeks than subjects in the control group.