The Effect of AposTherapy on the Level of Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Neuro-muscular and Neurological Disorders

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Osteoarthritis; Spinal Diseases; Ligament Rupture; Lower Extremity Fracture; Neurological Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT01266382
• Lead Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of a new biomechanical device and treatment methodology (AposTherapy) on gait patterns, pain, function and quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Based on previous reports the investigators hypothesis that this therapy will have a positive effect on these measurements.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2009-07
• Study First Submitted: 2010-12-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-12-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-12-23
• Study First Posted: 2010-12-24
• Last Update Posted: 2010-12-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• Primary osteoarthritis
• Lower limb joint replacement
• Lower limbs fractures
• Spinal disorders including LBP w/wo refered symptoms, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis
• ligaments tear
• Meniscal tears

Exclusion Criteria

• lack of balance (3 falls in the last year)
• incapable to complete a questionnaire •>age 85

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Spatio-temporal Gait parameters
WOMAC
SF-36

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
FAOS questionnaire
Oswestry questionnaire
Clinical measurements

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

AposTherapy center; 🇮🇱 Herzliya, Israel