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NCT Number: NCT01342432

Impact of a Balance Reeducation Protocol on Pain, Function and Postural Control of Low Back Pain Patients

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a balance reeducation protocol and an evidenced based protocol on pain, function and postural control of low back pain patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

40 year–69 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Centro Universitário Fieo

Osasco, São Paulo, 06020-190, Brazil

About this study

Both groups will perform general exercises for back pain (stretch and strength of paraspinal and abdominal muscles, plus exercises to enhance lumbar and pelvic flexibility but the balance or experimental group will perform in addition five minutes of exercises that challenge postural stability in the sitting position. The evolution of the two groups concerning pain level, function and postural control will be compared.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • must have low back pain longer than three months and age between 40 and 69 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • balance or neuromuscular disorders, spine surgery, diabetes.

Treatment and study plan

General exercise only

Other

exercises for stretch and strength of paraspinal and abdominal muscles

Other names: control group

Balance reeducation plus general exercise

Other

patients perform balance reeducation exercises in addition to general exercises for stretch and strength of back and abdominal muscles

Other names: balance group, intervention group

Primary outcomes

  1. Perceived pain

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    Pain was measured by an Analogic Visual Scale

Secondary outcomes

  1. Function

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    Function was measured by the Roland-Morris Questionnaire

  2. Postural Control

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    Postural control was measured by Functional Reach Test and by posturography

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centro Universitari Fieo

Other

Collaborators

  • University of Sao Paulo

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Balance Reeducation Plus General Exercises Versus General Exercises Only: Impact on Pain, Function and Postural Control of Low Back Pain Patients

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Apr 27, 2011
Registry last updated
Apr 27, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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