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Multifidus Activation, Pain and Functional Disability in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT02901327 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 53

Last updated 2016-09-20

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain (CMLBP) is a common disabling health problem among the general population. Multifidus muscle inhibition accompanying CMLBP plays a major role in perpetuating the pain and functional disability. Lumbar stabilisation and treadmill exercises are established treatments for CMLBP. However, it is not known which of the two techniques is more effective. This study was conducted to compare the effects of lumbar stabilisation and treadmill walk on multifidus activation, pain and functional disability in individuals with CMLBP.

Conditions

  • Chronic Low Back Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Lumbar Stabilisation Exercise

McGill protocol starting with: 1. 'cat-camel' exercise exercise 10 repetitions with 7 seconds hold each 2. 'curl-up' exercise 10 repetitions with 7 seconds hold each 3. 'side-bridge' exercise 10 repetitions with 7 seconds hold each 4. 'cat-camel' exercise 10 repetitions with 7 seconds hold each progression was based on subjects' tolerance and endurance.

PROCEDURE

treadmill walk exercise

Bruce protocol This include: 1. '5 minutes warm up' at zero degree inclination. 2. '20 minutes active exercise with increasing speed and inclination' 3. '5 minutes cool down'

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bayero University Kano, Nigeria

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-03-31
Primary Completion
2015-12-31
Completion
2016-02-29

Countries

  • Nigeria

Study Locations

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