Health Condition 1: M999- Biomechanical lesion, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Exercises: All participants with CLBP and central sensitization will receive 12-week individualized, twice-weekly exercise sessions lasting 30-60 minutes. The Aerobic Group will be sub
Sponsors
Integral University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Persons between 18-59 years of age 2. CLBP of more than 3 months duration 3. Pain intensity of more than 4 4. Positive for Central Sensitization-related sign and symptoms [Smart et al., 2011] 5. Cognitively intact [Mini-Mental State Examination score >24] 6. Basic working knowledge of English language 7. Should not be suffering from any other chronic pain condition, high blood pressure, Raynaud’s disease, frostbite, any open cut, sore, or bone fracture, other major illness such as cancer, visual and/or hearing impairment, and psychiatric disorders. 8. Further, all participants will be screened for contraindications to exercise using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and any participant who provides positive response to items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 or 7 will be referred to a physician for medical clearance [ACSM, 1995].
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who are contra-indicated to participate in physical activity [Medicine, 2010] 2. Participants who have undertaken any surgical procedures to spine or suffering from symptomatic spine diseases. 3. Participants, who report acute pain within 48 hours prior to the appointment 4. Participants, who have taken any analgesic, hypnotic or antidepressant medication in the past 72 hours.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Conditioned Pain Modulation as measured by Cold Pressor TestTimepoint: Baseline, 3-months and 6-months. Difference of 5.3% in pressure pain threshold values from baseline greater than the inherent error of measurement in the treatment arms will be considered a significant effect on CPM as measured by the Cold Pressor Test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Isometric Muscle Strength [spine extensors, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and hip lateral rotators], Quality of Life Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months after intervention and 3 months of no therapy. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactG Shankar Ganesh
Integral University
Outcome results
None listed