M54.5
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: 44 patients with non-specific low back pain treated with physiotherapy including core stabilisation, isometric strengthening and physical therapy plus non-opiate analgesics (Ibuprofen 2x800mg
3 Hz
30kV, 20min each time)
Sponsors
Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Deutschland
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Non-specific low back pain; At least 3 weeks duration of symptoms; NSAIDs treatment washout period of 1 weeks; VAS pain score > 3; Age greater than 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Radicular pain or serious spinal pathology; Previous spinal surgery intervention; Spinal infection Spinal metastasis or malignant tumor; Spondylolisthesis; Violent trauma; VAS Pain score < 4; Significant coagulation disturbance; NSAIDs hypersensitivity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary endpoints were at least 60 % reduction of pain in 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS) from baseline to 12 weeks' follow-up. The change in pain sensation was defined as change of back pain while doing daily activities. The pressure level that just elicited unbearable pain was related to a VAS score 10. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints were single changes in visual analogue scale scores (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index Score (ODS) (0 – 100% disability; minimal disability (=0%) to either bed-bound or exaggerating symptoms (=100%1) 6 and 12 weeks after last interventions. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactLudger Gerdesmeyer
Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Deutschland
Outcome results
None listed