Effects of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Dynamic Balance and Functional Performance in Adults With Low Back Pain
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Low Back Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain, Subacute Low Back Pain
In brief
The investigators would like to know which one of two exercise programs will have a greater effect on balance, functional performance, daily function, and pain on individuals with low back pain (LBP) after 2, 4 and 8 weeks. Specifically, the differences in dynamic balance, functional performance, pain intensity, and disability level will be compared between participants who receive spinal stabilization exercises program (SSE) and those who receive a general exercise program (GE) which includes range-of-motion (ROM) and flexibility exercises. The research hypotheses are: 1. The SSE program will significantly improve dynamic balance and functional performance in adult participants with sub-acute and chronic LBP at two and four weeks as well as after an eight-week follow-up after initiating intervention. 2. The SSE program will significantly improve pain intensity and disability level in adult participants with sub-acute and chronic LBP at two and four weeks as well as after an eight-week follow-up after initiating intervention. 3. In adult participants with sub-acute and chronic LBP, the group receiving the SSE program will demonstrate significantly improved dynamic balance, functional performance, pain intensity and disability levels compared to the placebo group receiving the GE program at two and four weeks as well as after an eight-week follow-up after initiating intervention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03597191
- Run by
- Texas Woman's University
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2018-06-25
- Expected to finish
- 2018-11-11
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-01-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Individuals between the age of 18 to 65 years
- Individuals who have low back pain (LBP) for 6 weeks or more
- ability to understand, speak, and follow verbal instructions in English
- the average pain level of at least 2 out of 10 in the past week
You may not qualify if…
- serious spinal conditions such as fracture, infection, or tumor
- signs of nerve root compression
- a history of lower extremity or lumbar spine surgery
- a history of hip, knee, or ankle pain in the previous two years
- current pregnancy
- systemic joint disease (e.g. rheumatologic or neurological disorders)
- vestibular or other balance disorders
- ongoing treatment for inner ear, sinus, or upper respiratory infection
- concussion within the previous three months
- a history of falls or fear of falling
- a need for any form of walking aids (cane, walker)
Where it is running
- Texas Woman's UniversityT. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center — Dallas, Texas, United States
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