The Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Application on Balance, Pain, Physical Conformity Parameters and Quality of Life in Individuals With Lumbar Disc Hernia: a Comperative Study
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Y Balance test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
To determine the effects of WB-EMS application on balance, pain, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, muscle shortening and quality of life in individuals with Lumbar Disc Hernia and compare it with individuals who have not received this training.
Detailed Description
Lumbar disc hernia (LDH); It is one of the common spinal problems that occur in the form of low back pain and radiculopathy that spreads to the lower extremities. The prevalence of lumbar disc herniation reported in individuals with low back pain; It ranges from 0% to 47%. It has been reported that the highest prevalence of LDH is in adults between the ages of 30-50. Disc herniation at the L4-5 and L5 - S1 spinal levels is more common in adults over the age of 55. The most important complaint in LDH is pain, and patients often complain of a blunt pain in the lumbar region. Weakness in the muscles surrounding the vertebra can cause balance and walking problems. For Lumbar Disc Hernia, sedentary life, gender, high body mass index, occupation, smoking, psychosocial factors and people exposed to vibration for a long time are among the risk factors. Lack of time is reported to be the biggest obstacle to exercising. In addition, kinesiophobia, that is the fear of pain due to movement, is very common in this group. Physical activity and exercise are arguably the most comprehensive therapeutic agent for a long-term and fundamentally established society. There is a consensus on the review of the current literature that it positively affects the risk of exercise disease, but not all, risk factors, diseases, and disability between middle and advanced age. Whole Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS), a technology that addresses nine (main) muscle groups, may be a good option. Given the low training intensity of 1-2 sessions per week for 20 sessions, it may be of interest to people who are close to traditional exercise programs, with low volunteer intensity and a high degree of oversight and individualization of existing WB-EMS settings.
Investigators
Alp Eşrefoğlu
Physiotherapist
Eastern Mediterranean University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Bulging or protruding disc herniation between L1-S1 levels diagnosed by the attending physician
- •Without a neurological sign
- •Not attending physiotherapy and rehabilitation session in the last 6 months
- •No regular exercise habits
- •No previous WB-EMS experience
Exclusion Criteria
- •Use of muscle relaxants
- •Pain medication use
- •Pacemaker
- •Having a history of cancer
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Y Balance test
Time Frame: 8 weeks
The assessor should place his fingers behind the line to stand on the platform and should be instructed to push the access indicator in the target area in the tested direction. After three attempts with each member in each direction, the evaluator checks whether the individual has performed at least one successful test. Otherwise, the evaluator will request an additional test until the interval is correct. This test is evaluating dinamic balance.
Static balance evaluation
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Both feet will be recorded for one-foot standing times for static balance assessment. Individuals will be asked to stand in one-foot standing position with their hands at the waist and stand for as long as they can. Each evaluation will be done in 3 replications and the best result will be recorded.
Secondary Outcomes
- Muscle endurance test(8 weeks)
- Oswestry Disability Index(8 weeks)
- Evaluation of flexibility(8 weeks)
- Pain assessment(8 weeks)
- Muscle shortness test(8 weeks)
- Assessment of quality of life(8 weeks)
- Muscle strengtening test(8 weeks)