Pain perception and low back pain functional disability after a 10-week core and mobility training program: A pilot study

BACKGROUND: Spinal pain is an important public health issue that brings biopsychosocial problems. Global Postural Re-education (GPR) is one of its treatments. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the effects of GPR on pain, flexibility, and posture of individuals with non-specific low back pain and/or neck pain for more than six weeks. METHODS: The study enrolled 18 individuals, which were randomized into two groups: GPR group (GPRG; n= 09), submitted to 10 sessions of GPR and control group (CG; n= 09), not submitted to any technique. The evaluations were done before and after the GPRG sessions, for pain perception (Visual Analogue Scale – VAS), flexibility (finger-floor test) and posture (SAPO). The re-evaluation was done in the GPRG after the end of 10 treatment sessions and, in the GC, after the time equivalent to 10 sessions. The level of significance was set at p< 0.05. RESULTS: This pilot study has no homogeneity between groups. GPRG presented improvement in pain and flexibility, but showed no changes in posture. In the CG, there was no difference in the variables evaluated in this study. CONCLUSION: GPR had positive effects on pain and flexibility, but did not present a significant effect on posture.

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THU0566 THE EFFECT OF KINESIO-TAPING ON CHRONIC NONSPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A DOUBLE BLINDED RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL.

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.2979 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 524.1-525

Author(s):

I. Aachari ◽

K. Samia ◽

T. Latifa ◽

T. Fatima Zahrae ◽

S. Afilal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Placebo Group ◽

Back Pain ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Low Back ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Secondary Outcomes

Background:The technique of Kinesio-Taping is a method of adhesive bandage exerting traction on the skin which would favorably influence the muscular and articular systems by reducing the pressure exerted on the subcutaneous mechanoreceptors thus reducing pain and muscle tension.Objectives:The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of Kinesio-Taping in the short and medium term on pain and function in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain compared to a placebo.Methods:We conducted a double-blind, two-arm randomized clinical trial. The study should include a total of 70 patients randomized into 2 groups: Kinesio-Taping (n = 35) and control group (n = 35). To this date we have included 46 patients.All patients receives four I-shaped adhesive strips arranged in a star-like shape and applied to the most painful region of the lower back with a tension between 25% to 30% in the taping group. The placebo group received a taping procedure with no tension.Taping is applied three times (at baseline, fourth and eighth day). Patients are assessed at baseline, on day 14 and at 4 weeks by the Arabic version of the Oswestry Physical and Functional Disability Index (ODI) which is the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes are the assessment of pain and functional disability according to the visual analog scale (VAS) evaluated on a scale of 0 to 10, as well as Rolland-Morris score.Results:Both groups were comparable at baseline concerning the demographical and clinical characteristics (P > 0.05) (table 1). The result of repeated measures ANOVA showed a significant change in ODI score and in VAS for pain and functional disability as well as Rolland-Morris score in both groups. Using the ANCOVA, controlling for pre-test scores, a significant difference was found between the two groups (table 2).Table 1. Clinical characteristics of study population.Conclusion:Our clinical trial offers preliminary evidence on the superiority of Kinesio-Taping in the treatment chronic back pain compared to placebo concerning the reduction of pain and disability. Thus, it can be used as a complementary method in chronic non-specific low back pain.Table 2. Primary and secondary outcomes in the Kinesio-Taping and placebo group.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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PMS105 - EXAMINATION OF CORE TRAINING PROGRAM ON THE CHANGE OF LOW BACK PAIN, MUSCLE STRENGTH AND LUMBAR MOTOR CONTROLL AMONG PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS

Value in Health ◽

10.1016/j.jval.2018.09.1819 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

pp. S305-S306

Author(s):

V. Bogos ◽

M. Járomi ◽

E. Bogos ◽

I. Boncz ◽

B. Szilágyi

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Training Program ◽

Low Back ◽

Core Training

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Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Normalizes Measures of Pain Processing in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective Pilot Study using Quantitative Sensory Testing

Pain Practice ◽

10.1111/papr.12992 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kenneth B. Chapman ◽

Bert‐Kristian van Roosendaal ◽

Tariq A. Yousef ◽

Kris C. Vissers ◽

Noud van Helmond

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Dorsal Root Ganglion ◽

Dorsal Root ◽

Quantitative Sensory Testing ◽

Pain Processing ◽

Low Back ◽

Sensory Testing ◽

Prospective Pilot Study

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Influence of Pilates Method on Nonspecific Lumbar Pain

Arquivos Brasileiros de Neurocirurgia Brazilian Neurosurgery ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1716561 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (04) ◽

pp. 300-305

Author(s):

Ana Carla Schimidt ◽

Paula de Oliveira Herzinger ◽

Danielle Pacheco Matias ◽

Leonardo C. Welling

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Pain Perception ◽

Randomized Clinical Trials ◽

Lumbar Pain ◽

Low Back ◽

Reduction Of Pain ◽

Pilates Method

AbstractLow back pain is defined as pain located between the lower rib cage and the gluteal folds, and its etiology is multifactorial, considerably affecting quality of life. The aim of this literature review was to analyze the influence of the Pilates method on the symptoms of patients with nonspecific low back pain, which is considered a promising treatment for this type of pathology. A narrative review of the literature was carried out using the PubMed, Pedro, Scopus and Scielo databases. To perform the search, Pilates AND Low back nonspecific AND Pain were used as keywords. Articles published in the last 5 years, randomized clinical trials that verified the influence of the Pilates method in adult individuals with unspecified low back pain and full text in English were included. Of the 77 articles identified, 7 articles met the inclusion criteria, 7 analyzed the primary outcomes of pain intensity and disability, 5 articles compared Pilates with other rehabilitation techniques and 2 studies compared the effectiveness of Pilates solo with Pilates apparatus. It was concluded that all the techniques that were compared with Pilates are effective, being difficult to affirm the superiority of Pilates over them in relation to the reduction of pain and disability and improvement of quality of life. However, the Pilates method has shown good results in pain perception and intensity, functional capacity, fear of movement and the idea that movement can worsen your condition, muscle strength, range of motion and flexibility.

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