Telerehabilitation-based Motor Imagery in Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Investigation of the Effects of Telerehabilitation-based Motor Imagery Training in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Low back pain is a common problem in society and causes loss of workforce. Its lifetime prevalence reaches 80% and annual hospital admission rates in the adult population reach 15%.Most studies on motor imagery suggested the effects of motor imagery are related to neuroplastic changes in the brain. Studies have shown that similar brain regions are activated during motor imagery and real movement. However, the level of evidence about the effect of motor imagery on autonomic functions is limited. Today, interest in telerehabilitation has increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of telerehabilitation-based motor imagery training in patients with non-specific low back pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Those who can read and write
• Patients who have not undergone surgery
• Those with a body mass index less than 30 m2/kg
• To have sufficient computer knowledge to participate in the study or to have a relative who can help in this regard
• Having a computer and active internet connection at home

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medically uncontrolled and uncooperative patients
• Patients who have undergone surgery to the lumbar region
• History of falling in the last 6 months
• Those with serious orthopedic, vascular, neurological, psychiatric problems affecting balance
• Active malignancy
• Pregnancy
• Having severe vision and hearing problems