Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2011
The effect of continuous ultrasound on chronic low back pain: protocol of a randomized controlled trial.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
- A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of phonophoresis for the treatment of chronic neck pain.Rheumatology international · 2014Trial
- Is phonophoresis effective in the treatment of chronic low back pain? A single-blind randomized controlled trial.Rheumatology international · 2013Trial
- The effect of continuous ultrasound on chronic non-specific low back pain: a single blind placebo-controlled randomized trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2012Trial
- Harnessing theta-gamma coupled brainwaves using ultrasound for spinal astrocyte revitalization and sustained neuropathic pain relief in mice.Nature communications · 2025Article
- Sustained acoustic medicine increases local circulation with a diclofenac delivery patch: a randomized placebo controlled study.Frontiers in medical technology · 2025Article
- The Effects of Challenging Walking Conditions on Kinematic Synergy and Stability of Gait in People with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Study Protocol.Advanced biomedical research · 2022Article
- Low-Intensity Continuous Ultrasound Therapies—A Systematic Review of Current State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- A comparison of application frequency of physical therapy modalities in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2020Article
- Alexander Technique Training Coupled With an Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction in Teachers With Low Back Pain.Iranian Red Crescent medical journal · 2016Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundChronic non-specific low-back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and expensive musculoskeletal disorders in industrialized countries. Similar to other countries in the world, LBP is a common health and socioeconomic problem in Iran. One of the most widely used modalities in the field of physiotherapy for treating LBP is therapeutic ultrasound. Despite its common use, there is still inconclusive evidence to support its effectiveness in this group of patients. This randomised trial will evaluate the effectiveness of continuous ultrasound in addition to exercise therapy in patients with chronic LBP. METHODS AND
designA total of 46 patients, between the ages 18 and 65 years old who have had LBP for more than three months will be recruited from university hospitals. Participants will be randomized to receive continuous ultrasound plus exercise therapy or placebo ultrasound plus exercise therapy. These groups will be treated for 10 sessions during a period of 4 weeks. Primary outcome measures will be functional disability and pain intensity. Lumbar flexion and extension range of motion, as well as changes in electromyography muscle fatigue indices, will be measured as secondary outcomes. All outcome measures will be measured at baseline, after completion of the treatment sessions, and after one month. DISCUSSION: The results of this trial will help to provide some evidence regarding the use of continuous ultrasound in chronic LBP patients. This should lead to a more evidence-based approach to clinical decision making regarding the use of ultrasound for LBP.
trial registrationNetherlands Trial Register (NTR): NTR2251.
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