The Effect of a Visceral Osteopathic Manipulation on Non-Specific Low Back Pain and Lumbo-Pelvic Control in Dancers. A randomised controlled trial.

Phase 2

• Conditions: M54.5; Low back pain

• Registration Number: DRKS00019112
• Lead Sponsor: Osteopathie Schule Deutschland Hamburg

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-01-02
• Study Completion: 2020-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

LBP for at least six weeks with on and off going periods allowed; pain does not have to be constant throughout the day
- non-specific pain in the area between the lower border of the 12th rib and the gluteal crease which may or may not radiate to the gluteal area and the upper leg
- a minimal score of 2 on the NRS
- a professional dancer, dance teacher or a dance student (or recreational dancer) who fulfil the other criteria
- different dance styles are allowed (classical ballet, modern or contemporary dance, musical,...)
- dancing/experience with dance for at least two to three years with a minimal amount of two to five hours of dancing (not teaching without dancing) a week
- not starting any new treatments during the time of the study, while current treatments should be maintained and followed as usual

Exclusion Criteria

- severe/acute spinal pathology (e.g. spinal fracture, acute disc herniation, vertebral canal stenosis, metastatic, inflammatory or infective diseases, cauda equine syndrome)
- acute nerve root compression accompanied by at least two of the following: myotomal weakness, dermatomal or widespread sensory loss, hypo-or hyperreflexia of the lower extremities
- digestive tract diseases associated with a risk of intestinal perforation (e.g., Morbus Crohn, diverticular disease, peptic ulcer disease),
- acute abdomen, acute inflammation of gastro-intestinal tract or urinary disease (e.g., cholecystitis, renal calculi, peritonitis, appendicitis)
- aneurysm of abdominal aorta
- spinal surgery within the last six months,
- visceral surgery within the last six months,
- permanent intake of painkillers
- intake of medication that significantly alters gut motility; intake of medication that increases the risk of intestinal perforation such as oral corticosteroids
- Current problems with gastro-intestinal/urinary/reproductive symptoms like bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, period pain, cramping, or reflux
- pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
- starting a new treatment (physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage, chiropractic, pilates, acupuncture, gyrotonics/ gyrokinesis,...) for the lower back/the intestines during the time of the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome parameter of this study project is the average pain score on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and the day after interventions as well as one week after the last intervention (pre-post comparison). Average pain disability score on the Athlete Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ABPDQ) are measured before the first- and one week after the last intervention. Average scores are measured again at a 4-5 week follow-up measurement for both parameters.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The secondary outcome parameter of this study project is the average score of transversus abdominis (TrA) activity in mmHG on the Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU) directly before interventions (a pre-post comparison). Average scores are measured again at a 4-5 week follow-up measurement.