Chronic non-
Conditions
Interventions
twice a day (morning,
evening),
8 weeks
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Perform abdominal drawing-
in maneuver (ADIM) to activate core muscles with holding for 10 seconds/time,
20 times/set,
4 sets/session,
2 sessions/day (morning,
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Wear the traditional lumbar support during the day time at least 7 hours/day (total daily time),
8 weeks. ,-
Wear an innovative lumbar support during the day time at least 7 hours/day (total daily time),
8 weeks
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Receive hot pack for 20 minutes/sessions,
Sponsors
Thailand Research Fund (TRF) – Research and Researchers for Industries (RRi)
Chiang Mai University,Chiang Mai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Presence of mild to moderate low back pain (VAS = 3/10 – 7/10) in the area between 12th rib to gluteal fold for more than 3 months 2. Body mass index (BMI) more than 18.5 kg/m2 but less than 30 kg/m2 3. Communicating in Thai fluently 4. Willing to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Referred pain or numbness at lower limbs 2. Impaired sensation at body and lower limbs 3. History of past surgery of spine or lower extremities 4. History of injury from accident in the previous 3 months 5. Structural deformities of the spine 6. Pregnancy 7. Specific spinal disorders or nerve root compression 8. Inflammation or infection at spine and back 9. Severe medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, renal failure, hypertension, diabetes 10. Received physical therapy or any pain-relieving medications in the previous 3 months Note: Withdrawal criteria will be considered as following: 1. Getting accident or injury during the study period 2. Not wearing an innovative lumbar support continually or taking pain-relieving medication more than 15% of study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a 100-mm visual analog scale,Pressure pain threshold 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a Pressure algometer,Thermal pain threshold 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a Thermal Sensory Analyzer,Tissue blood flow 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a Laser doppler blood flow meter,Thickness of transversus abdominis muscle 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a Ultrasound imaging | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lumbopelvic stability test 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a Pressure biofeedback,Active straight leg raising test 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a 6-point likert scales,Cross-sectional area of lumbar multifidus muscles 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a Ultrasound imaging,Disability 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a Oswestry disability questionnaire,Quality of life 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a SF-36 Questionnaire,Quality of life 5 months: Baseline, Immediately after wearing LS, 1 month, 2 month (end of intervention), 3 month (a SF-36 Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactAssoc. Prof. Dr.Aatit Paungmali
Chiang Mai University
Outcome results
None listed