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Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess how acceptable those with NSLBP symtpoms find the Motum program to be as in intervention to improve their function and pain. After participating in the Motum program (a ground based exercise class, 12 x 1 hour classes, 1 per week), participants will complete the questionnaires listed previously and the YBT as outcome measures.
Interventions
Design: single group pre-post intervention (N=29) with a sub-sample of qualitative interviews (N=10)
Intervention: The Motum movement program aims to sequentially address mobility, motor control and strength abilities through a 12-week progressive, ground-based program. Concepts are first taught in prone and supine, then four-point kneel, tall kneel and half kneel before continuing to standing postures (e.g. squat and lunge positions). The movements are performed individually focussing on body
Design: single group pre-post intervention (N=29) with a sub-sample of qualitative interviews (N=10) Intervention: The Motum movement program aims to sequentially address mobility, motor control and strength abilities through a 12-week progressive, ground-based program. Concepts are first taught in prone and supine, then four-point kneel, tall kneel and half kneel before continuing to standing postures (e.g. squat and lunge positions). The movements are performed individually focussing on body awareness, technique and control and then strung together as movement flows, to emphasise co-ordination, stability and motor control. Participants will complete one hour of in person class at the clinic for 12 consecutive weeks. Location: Physio Smart Clinic, 296 Payneham Rd, Payneham, SA, 5070 Who: X1 physiotherapist who has experience in delivering the program (2 years) Mode: In person classes Number of times: 12 x 1hr classes (1 per week) Level of intensity: low-moderate intensity when assessed using Borg RPE Exercise examples: ROM of the spine/spinal waves, bending/extending of trunk and core, modified/ variations of squats, hops, planks, tibial rotation, shin boxes, kick throughs Adherence will be monitored by an attendance sheet and participants will be invited to complete the post-intervention questionnaires regardless of number of sessions attended to best capture the acceptability (reasons for non-attendance etc.) Interviews: Semi-structured interviews using a questionnaire consisting of the following questions: • What are your overall thoughts on the program Motum program? • What part(s) of the program did you like/think went well? Why? • What part(s) of the program didn’t you like/ think went not well? Why? • What impact has participating in the program had on you? Positive +/- negative • Have you had any issues affecting your ability to engage with the program? If yes, what and why? • Would you suggest any changes to the program? If yes, what and why? Approximate duration of interviews is expected to be 20minutes, they will be audio-recorded via zoom. Interviews will be conducted by a member of the research team (expected to be Alice Farmer)
Sponsors
University of South Australia
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Able to speak, read and write in English. Able to commit to attending classes at the clinic one a week for 12 weeks. Living with chronic non-specific low back pain (>3 months)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy, recent surgery (previous three months) , inability to get up/down from the floor unassisted as they all impact ability to safely participate in the program. Specific low back pain (confirmed radiculopathy). Red flags indicating possible other pathologies (e.g severe night pain, fever, unexplained weight loss, metastases, etc.). Previous participation in the Motum program as it impairs their ability to judge acceptability.
Outcome results
None listed