None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary aim of this trial is to compare the outcomes and adverse events of two different physiotherapy treatment approaches for people with reducible discogenic low back pain (with or without associated leg symptoms). A secondary aim is to determine the perspectives of participants on the specific physiotherapy treatment and advice utilised in the trial.
Interventions
Ten sessions of specific physiotherapy management over 10 weeks, involving 30 minute sessions. Frequency of sessions will be individually tailored based on the individual's progress. Generally, participants will initially attend two sessions per week for the first fortnight and then will attend the final 6 sessions spread out over the final eight weeks. Management will include specific lumbar spine directional preference exercises, taping of the lumbar spine, a gradually progressed core stabilit
Ten sessions of specific physiotherapy management over 10 weeks, involving 30 minute sessions. Frequency of sessions will be individually tailored based on the individual's progress. Generally, participants will initially attend two sessions per week for the first fortnight and then will attend the final 6 sessions spread out over the final eight weeks. Management will include specific lumbar spine directional preference exercises, taping of the lumbar spine, a gradually progressed core stability exercise program and condition specific advice and education.
Sponsors
La Trobe University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Reducible low back pain (with or without associated leg pain) with a directional preference for extension with or without a lateral component, for a duration of 6 weeks to 6 months. Able to understand and read English.
Exclusion criteria
Volunteers without reducible discogenic low back pain, that is, those without a directional preference for extension (with or without a lateral component). Previous lumbar spine surgery. Lower limb radiculopathy attributable to disc herniation. Active cancer. Cauda equina syndrome or progressive lower limb weakness. Compensable injury. Pregnancy. Inability to walk safely.
Outcome results
None listed