Musculoskeletal diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects will be randomly assigned into two treatment groups: group 1: strengthening exercises + pain education (STRE + PE
n=32) and group 2: endurance exercises + pain education (END + PE
n=32). The treatment protocol will be developed in individualized sessions of 50 to 60 minutes per volunteer, twice a week for a period of twelve weeks. Both groups will receive mechanotherapy trainin
Behavioural
E02.779
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pain for at least three months; intensity of at least 3 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); clinical diagnosis of dysfunction to the musculoskeletal system; not undergoing any treatment or physical activity at the time of admission to the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of central lesion; cognitive disorders that compromise the understanding of the procedures or that affect motor control; cardiovascular and / or respiratory alterations that are not under clinical follow-up or that compromise the exercise; surgical procedure in the area of pain; pregnant women; malignant tumor; absolute contraindication to general exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain reduction by at least 2 points in the Visual Analogue Scale and score below 40 on the Central Sensitization Inventory and functional and quality of life improvement (with increased percentage on Whoqhol-bref). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gradual exposure to exercise and movement; reduction of fear of movement-related pain; reduction of factors that may favor negative beliefs about pain; encourage individual motivation to undertake major behavioral changes to control their pain and promote meaningful learning. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJulia Santos
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Outcome results
None listed