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The effect of Shi's traumatology manipulation combined with spinal core stability training on function in postoperative patients with lumbar disc herniation

The effect of Shi's traumatology manipulation combined with spinal core stability training on function in postoperative patients with lumbar disc herniation

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025000939
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-05-09
Start date
2025-05-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

protrusion of lumbar intervertebral disc

Interventions

Shi's traumatology manipulation:The modified Shi's technique is for post-lumbar surgery, reducing spine pressure. The therapist applies gentle thumb pressure to the Du and Bladder meridians for 5-10 s
Spinal Core Stability Training:Spinal core stability training in four phases: 1-2 weeks rehab, 2-4 weeks hip stability, 4-8 weeks core training, 8-12 weeks stability training. 10 reps, 5-min rest, 3-4
Shi's traumatology manipulation combined with spinal core stability training:Combined manual therapy and core stability training. Manual therapy: once daily 15 minutes per session 5 times per week fo

Sponsors

Shanghai Guanghua Hospital of Integrative Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Age 40 to 80 years old 2) Meets the diagnostic criteria for lumbar disc herniation confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT scan and is accompanied by sciatica and has received surgical treatment that meets the indications. (iii) Single-segment UBE limited to the L4-L5 level. 4) Good cardiopulmonary function no serious comorbidities and no contraindications to surgery. 5) Willing to cooperate with postoperative treatment and informed participation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Potential contraindications to manipulative therapy (e.g. severe hypertension infection ankylosing spondylitis tumor uncontrolled diabetes mellitus peripheral neuropathy cardiac disease chronic ischemia in stroke edema severe varicose veins tumor metabolic disease long-term use of steroids bone fracture rheumatoid arthritis osteoporosis severe vascular disease and malignant tumors). 2) Imaging evidence of instability degenerative spondylolisthesis fracture or scoliosis over 15°. 3) Previous history of lumbar spine surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Oswestry Disability Index;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
functional cross-sectional area of the multifidus muscle;Functional Reach Test;6-Minute Walk Test;Timed Up and Go Test;short from health survey;Visual Analog Scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLu Hongyuan

Shanghai Guanghua Hospital of Integrative Medicine

871332192@qq.com18117324922

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026