Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
The initial intervention will be conducted within two weeks of registration. The intervention will last 12 weeks and will be delivered in a group format by a certified physical therapist in person. Th
Sponsors
Shimane University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals experiencing lower back pain for over one month. 2. Individuals aged 20 to 60 years old. 3. Individuals engaged in heavy labor such as manufacturing, whose primary work duties do not involve desk work. 4. Individuals not currently receiving rehabilitation programs or hospital treatment for back pain at the time of registration. 5. Individuals who fully understand the study content and can provide written consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with a confirmed history of spinal disorders such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal compression fractures, spinal tumors, or infectious spondylitis. 2. Individuals currently restricted by a physician from exercise or physical activity due to low back pain or other health reasons. 3. Pregnant individuals or those who have undergone lumbar surgery within the past year. 4. Individuals with serious complications such as heart disease, respiratory disease, kidney disease, or liver disease, where participation in the study is deemed to potentially compromise safety. 5. Individuals with severe mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, major depressive disorder) that may make cooperation with or understanding of the study difficult. 6. Individuals who have difficulty communicating in Japanese. 7. Individuals deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the research staff for other reasons.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale) will be assessed using a questionnaire before and after the 12-week intervention period. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Before and after the 12-week intervention period, the following will be assessed using questionnaires: - Degree of ADL impairment (Roland-Morris Disability Scale) - Presenteeism (The Quantity and Quality method) - Pain catastrophizing (Pain Catastrophizing Scale) - Kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia) - Self-efficacy - Stages of change Physical activity levels will be assessed using an activity monitor. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTakehiko Tsujimoto
Shimane University Faculty of Human Sciences
Outcome results
None listed