chronische lage rugpijn chronic low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Revalidatiecentrum Het Roessingh
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients: -aged between 18 and 65 years; -primary complaint is non-specific CLBP prolonging for longer than three months with no further pathology; -availability of a partner or friend to assist with electrode belt positioning.;Pain free subjects: -aged between 18 and 65 years; -No history of low back pain (requiring medical consultation) in the past 12 months; -availability of a partner or friend to assist with electrode belt positioning.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patiens: -wheelchair-bound patients -patients with specific causes of CLBP; -patients who had surgery in the last 6 months; -patients with terminal or progressive diseases; -patients with insufficient knowledge of Dutch language; -Patients from non western cultures. -a Body Mass Index (BMI) larger than 30 or less than 18.;Pain free subjects: -The subject is employed at Roessingh Research and Development; -subjects with insufficient knowledge of Dutch language; -persons from non-western cultures; -a Body Mass Index (BMI) larger than 30 or less than 18.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is muscle activity pattern in daily life, expressed as two sided low back SEMG, measured using a belt with SEMG electrodes. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To obtain information of the composition of the study groups several questionnaires are used. Following aspects are determined: For both groups: Demographics, self-perceived activity level. For the patient group: Fear of movement, coping strategies, disability level, pain intensity. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed