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Comparison of Inextensible and Extensible Lumbosacral Orthoses for the Management of Episodes of Lower Back Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Inextensible LSO (stiff back support), Extensible LSO, a back support that is flexible, and 1 other intervention for Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 98 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study is designed to discern if the use of a lumbosacral orthesis (LSO, also call a back support) improves the short-term outcome of lower back pain. participants will receive standard care (physical therapy, physician treatment), with one group also receiving an extensible LSO, and another group receiving an inextensible LSO. The inextensible LSO has been shown to increase stiffness of the trunk in individuals while wearing it. The hypothesis is that the group wearing the inextensible LSO will have improved outcomes over the other two groups (standard care or standard care plus the extensible LSO).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Cotton/nylon canvas back support with velcro fasteners.
Back support is constructed from lycra and neoprene with velcro fasteners.
Physician visit, physician advice, medications as determined by physician, over the counter medications, and physical therapy.