low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects with LBP for more than 3 months and without LBP
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a history of lumbar surgery, immunological diseases (rheumatism, etc.), and neurological symptoms of the lower extremities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) will be used to non-invasively measure total hemoglobin (Total-Hb), oxygenated hemoglobin (Oxy-Hb), and deoxygenated hemoglobin (Deoxy-Hb) of lumbar multifidus at L5-S1 segment. All measurements will be obtained in sitting on a ready-made wheelchair. Subjects will be asked to watch the video for 20 minutes. The measurements of Total-Hb and Oxy-Hb were compared sitting on with and without eating cushion. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Niigata University of Health and Welfare Dept. of Prosthetics, Orthotics and Assistive Technology