low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental group: 30 elderly will receive treatment using the Pilates method. Control group: 30 elderly people will receive treatment using the segmental stabilization method. Services are offered a
Other
D026241
Sponsors
Universidade de São Paulo
Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both genders; age over 60; nonspecific low back pain for at least 3 months; pain intensity equal to or greater than 3 cm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Specific low back pain; neurological involvement (radiculopathy or myelopathy); previous spine surgery; impediment to performing exercises; recent surgery; being under treatment for low back pain; body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 27; not being able cognitive to perform the exercises or be submitted to the proposed evaluations; missing the attendance three times in a row
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain below 3 measured by visual analogue pain scale, functional disability up to 20% assessed by the Oswestry disability index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kinesiophobia at 17 points assessed using the Tampa scale for kinesiophobia, confidence in balance for specific activities up to 20% assessed using the ABC scale, greater activation of the transverse abdomen muscle assessed using the pressure biofeedback unit stabilizer | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAriela Torres Cruz
Centro Universitário de Barra Mansa
Outcome results
None listed