Non specific chronic low back pain.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with symptoms of non specific chronic low back pain (Have symptoms more than 3 months) Patients with consent Pain in the area between last rib and gluteal crease No radicular symptoms No nerve root compression symptoms No history of surgery in thoracic or lumbar regions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pain below gluteal crease Infection or fracture in the particular region Neurologic disorders Receiving treatment for low back pain concurrent with this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain is an unpleasant emotional and sensory experience related to an injury or a potential injury. Timepoint: First and last session of treatment. Method of measurement: Using Visual analogue scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability is a prolonged dysfunction of body, mind, sensation or a complex of them which prevents individuals to participate efficiently in society. Timepoint: First session of treatment and one week after the last session of treatment. Method of measurement: Roland Morris low back pain questionnaire.;Mobility of lumbopelvic region with flexion of trunk and pelvis. Timepoint: First and last sessions of treatment. Method of measurement: Finger tip to floor distance test with measuring the distance between 3rd finger and the floor with the patient flexed fully from trunk and pelvis in standing position.;Dynamic balance is the ability to maintain body line of gravity within base of support margins during extremities movements and weight shifting. Timepoint: First and last sessions of treatment. Method of measurement: by measuring the maximal reaching by patient in standing position without lower extremity movement.;Static balance is the ability to maintain body line of gravity within base of support margins while standing still. Timepoint: First and last sessions of treatment. Method of measurement: By measuring the person's ability to maintain his/her balance during single leg stance.;Chest expansion is the difference of thoracic level perimeter during maximal inhalation and exhalation. Timepoint: First and last sessions of treatment. Method of measurement: By measuring the difference of thoracic level perimeter during maximal inhalation and exhalation. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tehran University of Medical Sciences