Early physiotherapy for acute low back pai

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acute low back pain; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Dorsalgia

• Registration Number: ISRCTN19037867
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Southampton (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-10-28
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Non-specific LBP subjects
2. Aged between 18 - 65 years, either sex
3. Had an acute episode of LBP within the last 4 weeks, between the lowest palpable ribs, posterior axillary lines and gluteal folds, with or without referral into the legs
4. A score of 4 or more on the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ)
5. No acute episode of LBP in the preceding 1 month

Exclusion Criteria

1. Inability to complete the questionnaires
2. Unable to exercise
3. Unstable co-existing rheumatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, psychiatric or psychological disorders
4. Use of systemic steroids and anticoagulants
5. Progressive nerve root signs and symptoms
6. Cauda equina symptoms
7. Non-mechanical pain
8. Presently referred to a medical specialist for investigations in relation to LBP
9. Previous attendance or awaiting treatment at a specialist pain management centre
10. Involvement in a litigation process related to LBP

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified