CompletedPhase 1ACTRN12607000471482

Short-term effects of clinical pilates on pain and function in Australian Defence Force members with chronic low back pain: A feasibility study

Clinical Trial: A Feasibility Study on The Short Term Effect of Clinical Pilates on Improving Function and Reducing Pain in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)

Sponsor

The University Of Melbourne

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2008

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)

Summary

This trial is a before and after study design on one group of patients to assess the effects of Clinical Pilates intervention. Patients presenting to the Physiotherapy Department either through self-referral or referral from a MO or Specialist will be assessed for suitability for inclusion in the trial and will be given the appropriate information and informed consent will then be sought. The primary aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of Clinical Pilates on pain and function in patients with Chronic Low Back Pain. The hypothesis is that there will be clinically and statistically significant positive outcomes based on current clinical practice in the physiotherapy department at HMAS Kuttabul.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 55 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria1

Department of Defence personnel, male and female patients, CLBP > 12 weeks, all occupations, suitable for an exercise approach to management, symptoms from inferior angle of scapula to gluteal fold +/- leg symptoms, understanding of the trial and informed consent given

Exclusion Criteria1

Infectious or inflammatory conditions, cauda equina compression, non-mechanical LBP, recent exercise or stabilisation programme, previous participation in a Clinical Pilates programme, pregnancy, currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment for another condition, new and/or worsening neurologic loss

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