Effects of Strength Training in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
NCT ID: NCT03326362
Last Updated: 2017-10-31
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
26 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2017-02-06
2017-09-29
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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All of the participants were informed of the purposes and procedures involved in the study and signed an informed consent form before participation. The experimental protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board.
The intervention for both groups consisted of 12 weeks of two weekly training sessions, with at least 48 hours of interval between sessions. The HIRT performed the squat, deadlift and lunge exercises, as these exercises induce high core muscles activity. HIRT started with two weeks of low intensity exercises emphasizing the activation of core muscles (pelvic elevation with feet on the floor, "superman", static supine bridge on bosu), and the technique of the selected resistance exercises (e.g. squat, deadlift, and lunges). Participants performed 3 sets of 10 repetitions per exercise. In the third and forth weeks, participants performed the exercises from the previous weeks and also static unipedal forward flexion on bosu and dynamic unipedal forward flexion and the main exercises with a load corresponding to (50% of the 1 RM load (Brzycki, 1993).This formula is applied in a test that the subject is encouraged to perform the maximal number of repetitions possible with a predetermined load. The chosen load must allow the subject to achieve a maximum of ten repetitions, which guarantee a good RM prediction. The weight lifted and repetitions performed are applied in the equation to calculate the 1 RM estimation.
From the 5th to the 12th week, participants performed only the selected resistance exercises (squat, deadlift and lundge) with progressive higher intensities (from 12RM to 8RM). A 3-min rest interval was allowed between sets and exercises.
The LIRT group performed very low intensity and volume exercises (i.e. 1 set per exercise). Exercises started with participants lying on a firm surface, with the back supported, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Then, participants performed the following exercises: 1) inhaling and exhaling and then isometrically contract in gluteal and abdominal muscles for 20 seconds and relax; 2) raising the head, lifting the chin and shoulders toward the chest for 20 seconds and relax; 3) raising one knee towards the chest and raising the head and shoulders likewise in the second exercise for 20s, relaxing, and changing the leg.; 4) raising both knees towards the chest in the same time that raise the head and shoulder off the floor during 20 seconds and relax.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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High intensity resistance training (HIRT)
12 weeks of two weekly training sessions, with at least 48 hours of interval between sessions. The HIRT performed the squat, deadlift and lunge exercises, as these exercises induce high core muscles activity. HIRT started with two weeks of low intensity exercises emphasizing the activation of core muscles (pelvic elevation with feet on the floor, "superman", static supine bridge on bosu), and the technique of the selected resistance exercises (e.g. squat, deadlift, and lunges). Participants performed 3 sets of 10 repetitions per exercise. In the third and forth weeks, participants performed the exercises from the previous weeks and also static unipedal forward flexion on bosu and dynamic unipedal forward flexion and the main exercises with a load corresponding to (50% of the 1 RM load (Brzycki, 1993).
From the 5th to the 12th week, participants performed only the selected resistance exercises with progressive higher intensities (from 12RM to 8RM).
Resistance training
Comparison between high and low intensities trainings described in arms
Low intensity resistance training (LIRT)
12 weeks of two weekly training sessions, with at least 48 hours of interval between sessions.The LIRT group performed very low intensity and volume exercises (i.e. 1 set per exercise). Exercises started with participants lying on a firm surface, with the back supported, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Then, participants performed the following exercises: 1) inhaling and exhaling and then isometrically contract in gluteal and abdominal muscles for 20 seconds and relax; 2) raising the head, lifting the chin and shoulders toward the chest for 20 seconds and relax; 3) raising one knee towards the chest and raising the head and shoulders likewise in the second exercise for 20s, relaxing, and changing the leg.; 4) raising both knees towards the chest in the same time that raise the head and shoulder off the floor during 20 seconds and relax.
Resistance training
Comparison between high and low intensities trainings described in arms
Interventions
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Resistance training
Comparison between high and low intensities trainings described in arms
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Present low back or lumbo-sacral pain and function restriction (i.e. \>15% in the Oswestry Questionnaire) for 12 weeks or longer
* Do not present any functional anatomical-abnormalities, neuromuscular joint diseases and acute symptoms of pain
* Recent participation in an exercise program (at least 12 weeks)
* Pregnancy or diseases that can directly impact systemic inflammation (i.e: cancer, diabetes, hypertension)
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Sao Paulo
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Juliana Pennone
Principal Investigator
Locations
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Juliana Pennone
São Paulo, , Brazil
Countries
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References
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Blackburn SE, Portney LG. Electromyographic activity of back musculature during Williams' flexion exercises. Phys Ther. 1981 Jun;61(6):878-85. Bressel E1, Willardson JM, Thompson B, Fontana FE. Effect of instruction, surface stability, and load intensity on trunk muscle activity. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2009 Dec;19(6):e500-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2008.10.006. Epub 2008 Dec 2. Carpes, FP, Reinehr, FB, and Mota, CB. Effects of a program for trunk strength and stability on pain, low back and pelvis kinematics, and body balance: A pilot study. J Bodyw Mov Ther 12: 22-30, 2008. Clark, D, Lambert, M, and Hunter, A. Muscle activation in the loaded free barbell squat: a brief review. J Strength Cond Res 26: 1169-1178, 2012 Escamilla, RF, Francisco, AC, Kayes, A V, Speer, KP, and Moorman III, CT. An electromyographic analysis of sumo and conventional style deadlifts. Med Sci Sport Exerc 34: 682-688, 2002. Kristensen, J and Franklyn-Miller A. Resistance training in musculoskeletal rehabilitation: a systematic review. Br J Sports Med 46: 719-726, 2012.
Other Identifiers
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Juliana Pennone
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id