Istanbul Arel University
Tuğba Akgüller
Nonspecific low back pain is defined as low back pain that cannot be associated with a specific identified pathology. Many methods such as patient education, medical treatment, physical modalities, exercise, manual therapy, massage, traction and cognitive behavioral therapy are used in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain. Spinal stabilization exercises, which are among the therapeutic exercises, aim to improve and improve muscle control to compensate for any loss of muscle movement caused by degenerative changes or injury. Perturbation training, which is among the neuromuscular exercises, is an intervention that aims to improve the control of rapid balance reactions and involves repetitive postural distortions. In perturbation training, the surface is moved in multiple directions with different forces and moments. The aim of this exercise is to develop the stabilization response that will be created by stresses applied from different directions. It is believed that the number of motor units participating in contraction and proprioceptive input will increase with perturbation exercise. Although the number of studies on low back pain is quite limited, it has been stated that applications that provide perturbation can reduce the incidence of low back pain and provide improvement in neuromuscular control of spinal stability. In the light of these data, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of perturbation training given in addition to the exercise program on trunk muscle endurance, pain, disability, functionality, fear avoidance beliefs and quality of life parameters in individuals with nonspecific low back pain.
Low Back Pain
Perturbation training
Exercise
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Nonspecific low back pain is defined as low back pain that cannot be associated with a specific identified pathology. Many methods such as patient education, medical treatment, physical modalities, exercise, manual therapy, massage, traction and cognitive behavioral therapy are used in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain. In current guidelines, it has been reported that patient education and therapeutic exercises are treatment methods with a high level of evidence. Spinal stabilization exercises, which are among the therapeutic exercises, aim to improve and improve muscle control to compensate for any loss of muscle movement caused by degenerative changes or injury. With stabilization exercises, deep muscles are activated while excessive activity of superficial muscles is reduced. Thus, correcting muscle abnormalities and ensuring the correct function of the muscles supports the spine. Perturbation training, which is among the neuromuscular exercises, is an intervention that aims to improve the control of rapid balance reactions and involves repetitive postural distortions. In perturbation training, the surface is moved in multiple directions with different forces and moments. The aim of this exercise is to develop the stabilization response that will be created by stresses applied from different directions. It is believed that the number of motor units participating in contraction and proprioceptive input will increase with perturbation exercise. Previous studies have shown that the effects of perturbation training were mostly investigated in geriatric and neurological patient groups. However, current studies show that perturbation training is also applied to some orthopedic problems such as anterior cruciate ligament injury, shoulder pain, ankle instability and makes positive contributions to the healing process. Although the number of studies on low back pain is quite limited, it has been stated that applications that provide perturbation can reduce the incidence of low back pain and provide improvement in neuromuscular control of spinal stability. In the light of these data, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of perturbation training given in addition to the exercise program on trunk muscle endurance, pain, disability, functionality, fear avoidance beliefs and quality of life parameters in individuals with nonspecific low back pain.
| Study Type : | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Estimated Enrollment : | 44 participants |
| Masking : | DOUBLE |
| Primary Purpose : | TREATMENT |
| Official Title : | Effectiveness of Perturbation Training in Nonspecific Low Back Pain |
| Actual Study Start Date : | 2023-12-16 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date : | 2024-12-10 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : | 2024-12-10 |
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| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | ALL |
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Büyükcekmece, Turkey, 34500