Low back pain. Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In the intervention group, participants will receive conventional TENS current with a frequency of 100 Hz, a pulse duration of 50 microseconds, and an intensity up to the tolerance thr
Sponsors
Artesh University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: No history of back pain in the last 12 months The minimum age to enter the study is 20 and the maximum is 50 years. BMI index between 18-30.5 for all participants in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of spine and lower limb surgery. The presence of pastural disorders and major deformities in the spine such as scoliosis, kyphosis, etc. Suffering and history of rheumatic diseases, infectious diseases, cardiovascular disorders, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis. History of fracture in the spine or tumors of the spine and lower limbs. Disorders of vestibular, vision and mental system. Use of corticosteroid drugs and history of injections in the lower back area (oral administration or injection of steroids). Carrying out intense physical activity during the study period, inability to perform tests, or unwillingness to continue tests.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the thickness of the lumbar fascia. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the completion of the intervention sessions, two weeks after the end of the study. Method of measurement: Ultrasound device.;Changes in the angle of the back arch. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the completion of the intervention sessions, two weeks after the end of the study. Method of measurement: Spinal mouse.;Maximum back bending angle. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the completion of the intervention sessions, two weeks after the end of the study. Method of measurement: Flexible Ruler. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Checking the flexibility of the waist area. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the completion of the intervention sessions, two weeks after the end of the study. Method of measurement: Sit & reach test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Hassan Tamartash
Artesh University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed