self-reported pain, biomechanics tissue properties of low back, posture, body image
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Group 1 (experimental group) will
receive a Rolfing single technique applied to the soft tissue of the back, characterized by deep touch.
Group 2: Group 2 will act as control group, receiving
Sponsors
Technische Universität München
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Men and women, aged 18-65, German-speaking.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Free of the following criteria: - Impairments of hearing, speech, vision, or mobility that would interfere with study participation. - Pregnancy, medical implants (such as pacemakers), osteoporosis, blood clotting disorders, eczema, skin infections, venous thrombosis, burns, acute trauma such as unhealed bone fractures or open wounds, psoriasis, poorly controlled psychiatric illnesses - Fibromyalgia, implanted wires, screws, or plates, previous discectomy - Medication with anticoagulants (e.g., Marcumar), medication with immunosuppressants (e.g., prednisone), chronic medication with steroids, daily medication with narcotic analgesics, abuse of drugs or alcohol - Chronic diseases such as diabetes I, Crohn's disease, lupus, irritable bowel syndrome, autoimmune diseases - BMI = 40 - Other health conditions that would interfere with participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary aim for study Phase I is to quantitatively examine the effects of a single Rolfing® Structural Integration technique on the mechanical properties of the thoracolumbar fascia. We hypothesize that the application of a Rolfing® Structural Integration technique on the back decreases the tissue stiffness of the fascial planes of the lower back. Tissue stiffness will be assessed via myotonometry (MyotonPro, Myoton, Estonia; measurement unit: N m-1; average of three measurements). Measurements before and after applying a single Rolfing® Structural Integration technique will be taken and compared. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary aim for the study is to assess pain via algometry before and after a Rolfing® Structural Integration technique and after the Rolfing® 10-series respectively. The IndentoPRO device (Technische Universität Chemnitz) described above will be used. The applied force in Newton (N) at the perceived pressure pain threshold will be measured and compared. Exploratory outcomes of the study include lumbar range of motion (inclinometer, Baseline AcuAngle), adverse events, patient-rated VAS disturbingness of pain, disability, and body image (the latter three assessed via questionnaire). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactRobert Schleip
Technische Universität München
Outcome results
None listed