The Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Techniques in Patients With Nerve-Related Leg Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Nerve Pain
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Leg Pain Intensity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to verify if patients with nerve-related leg pain benefits from neurodynamic treatment over two weeks.
Detailed Description
Nerve-related leg pain (NRLP) although less prevalent than low back pain itself, is associated with higher economic and social burden, and has been considered a predictor of chronicity and disability among subjects with low back pain. Numerous approaches are proposed for its management; however, evidence regarding the best therapeutic approach is lacking. Neurodynamic techniques are proposed to be effective to manage NRLP. Thus, this study aims to verify, through a randomized controlled trial, the effectiveness of a two-week program of neurodynamic techniques on pain and disability in individuals with NRLP.
Investigators
Giovanni Esteves Ferreira
Mr
Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Leg Pain Intensity
Time Frame: Two weeks after randomization
Leg Pain will be measured by a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale (Pain NRS)
Disability
Time Frame: Two weeks after randomization
Disability will be measured by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Secondary Outcomes
- Leg pain Intensity(Four weeks after randomization)
- Disability(Four weeks after randomization)
- Back pain intensity(Four weeks after randomization)
- Distribution of Symptoms(Two weeks, Four weeks after randomization)
- Function(Two weeks, Four weeks after randomization)
- Global Perceived Effect(Two weeks, Four weeks after randomization)