Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control: They will not use the belt. Intervention 2: Intervention: using lumbar support belts during the day except when sleeping, for 8 weeks.
Treatment - Devices
Control: They will not use the belt
Intervention: using lumbar support belts during the day except when sleeping, for 8 weeks.
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services - Vice chancellor for research
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: inclusion criteria : age between 18 to 55 year; having no history of low back pain before the study; having no history of systemic and local diseases that might affect the multifidus and abdominal muscles like systemic scleroderma, muscular dystrophy, abdominal wall hernia and open abdominal or lumbar surgery. Exclusion criteria: beginning regular abdominal resistance training during the study; not wearing the belt for 24 hours or more; employing medication or methods that could affect the abdominal muscles such as abdominal vibrators, massage ; skin wound or problems in the ultrasound area.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lateral Abdominal muscles thicknesses (transverse abdominis, internal oblique, and external oblique thickness). Timepoint: Before the intervention, 4 week after & 8 week after. Method of measurement: ultrasound. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Ramin Kordi
Sport Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Outcome results
None listed