The objective of this study is to investigate whether decreased variability in trunk-rotations during gait in CLBP patients can be attributed to stronger cognitive regulation and/or increased co-contraction of trunk musculature.
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Brief title
Condition
- Joint disorders
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Coupling strength between pelvis and thorax in terms of (cross)correlations of
the residual rotations. These correlations will be determined during
unperturbed gait, gait while performing a dual task, perturbed gait and a
combination of the latter two.
Secondary outcome
Step parameters; step frequency and step width
Rotational amplitude of the trunk
Trunk muscle activation
Background summary
The effect of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) treatment is generally
unsatisfactory. To improve current treatment strategies, more insight in
adaptations that occur in CLBP is desirable. It has been postulated that these
adaptations have a short-term benefit, but with potential adverse long-term
consequences. If these adaptations are understood, new treatment strategies
might arise as a consequence.
Recent research showed that variability of horizontal plane trunk movements
during gait is decreased in CLBP patients. This can be attributed to stronger
cognitive regulation and/or increased co-contraction of trunk musculature.
Study objective
The objective of this study is to investigate whether decreased variability in
trunk-rotations during gait in CLBP patients can be attributed to stronger
cognitive regulation and/or increased co-contraction of trunk musculature.
Study design
Cross-sectional obstervational study
Study burden and risks
Estimation of burden:
The duration of the measurements will be approximately 1.5 hours in which four
questionnaires will be filled in before gait analysis (Visual Analogue Score
for pain, tampa-scale for kinesiofobia, Pain Catastrophising Scale,
Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire; Dutch-language versions) and one after
gait analysis (Anxiety Thermometer). The gait analysis will take approximately
30 minutes.
Estimation of risk:
Pertubation during walking might cause a transient increase in low back pain.
To prevent falling, all subjects will wear a harness that is attached to a
safety frame.
van der Boechorststraat 9
1081 BT Amsterdam
NL
van der Boechorststraat 9
1081 BT Amsterdam
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Patients: Experience low back pain for at least the last three months and between 20 and 40 years of age.
Controls: Between 20 and 40 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
Recent surgical intervention on the spinal column, proven pathology of the spine and related structures, infections, recent fractures, psychiatric disorders or neurological compression. Any condition (other than CLBP in the CLBP group) that might interfere with gait or any condition that renders unfit to be tested.
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Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL37399.029.12 |