The effects of tai chi exercise on pain and disability in subjects with long-term non-specific low back pain: a randomised controlled trial

Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney0 个研究点目标入组 160 人开始时间: 2008年5月28日最近更新: 2020年1月13日

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•1. Non-specific low back pain +/- leg pain of at least 3 months duration.
•2. A score of moderate” or higher on item 7 or 8 of the SF-36
•3. Not currently receiving any new treatments within the last 4 weeks for their low back pain
•4. Agree not to seek any new treatments for their back pain during the course of the trial
•5. Aged greater than 18 and less than 75 years
•6. English Speaker
•7. Literate in English
•8. Expects to continue residing in Sydney for study duration.

•1. Suspected or confirmed serious spinal pathology (fracture, metastatic, inflammatory or infective diseases of the spine, cauda equina syndrome/widespread neurological disorder).
•2. Suspected or confirmed pregnancy
•3. Unable to speak English
•4. Nerve root compromise (2 of strength, reflex or sensation affected for same nerve root)
•5. Spinal surgery.
•6. Scheduled for major surgery during treatment or follow-up period
•7. Any of the contraindications to exercise listed on page 42 of the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines (ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 1995).
•8. If participant is receiving workers compensation, all relevant treatment parties need to agree to Tai Chi treatment.
•9. Participation in a tai chi program within the last 6 months.

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Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney