Low back pain. Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age group between 20 and 50 years of both sexes if more than 3 months have passed since the onset of symptoms. Average pain intensity based on a visual analogue scale between 3-7 Having a minimum education level of a diploma If the functional disability level of the patients is more than 8 based on the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, they are included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A history of malignancy in the area of the lumbar spine and its metastasis to any area Systemic or local infections that cause acute and severe pain in the lower back History of inflammatory and systemic diseases such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis Presence of structural disorders of the spine History of neurological diseases and brain damage History of the lower limb, abdominal and lumbar surgeries Pregnancy History of physiotherapy treatments and participation in regular sports exercises in the last three months Musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders of the upper and lower limbs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before, immediately and one month after the study. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.;Disability. Timepoint: Before, immediately and one month after the study. Method of measurement: Persian version of Roland Morris questionnaire.;Geometry of abdominal muscles and multifidus muscle. Timepoint: Before and immediately after the study. Method of measurement: Ultrasound device. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear of movement. Timepoint: Before, immediately and one month after the study. Method of measurement: Persian version of the Tampa questionnaire.;Pain catastrophizing. Timepoint: Before, immediately and one month after the study. Method of measurement: Persian version of pain catastrophizing questionnaire.;Fear-avoidance beliefs. Timepoint: Before, immediately and one month after the study. Method of measurement: Persian version of fear-avoidance beliefs questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences