Allied health professional treatments for chronic nonspecific low back pain

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Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) has a significant impact on the health and well-being of individuals. The number of people with this condition is growing and the physical, mental, and financial costs are continuing to increase. People with CNLBP are more likely to experience changes to the way muscles in the hip and lower back area function. Foot orthoses have been shown to reduce pain and improve function in people with CNLBP. Additionally, foot orthotic devices have also been shown to alter the timing and intensity of muscle contractions in hip and lower back areas. This may be significant in the treatment of CNLBP as this condition is associated with dysfunction of muscles in these areas. The primary outcome measures will be change in pain and function from baseline to 12 (primary time point), 26, and 52 weeks. Secondary outcome measures include: gluteus medius muscle activity and transversus abdominis muscle thickness from baseline to 12 weeks, and physical activity over 12, 26, and 52 weeks. Number of hours per day and week that the prefabricated orthoses are worn over 12 weeks, as well as, adverse events over 52 weeks will be self-reported by participants.