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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the longitudinal effects of a four-week dynamic resistance training program using the 45-degree Roman chair on pain sensitivity changes after exercise and lumbar muscle performance in individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP). This study will consist of three specific aims. Aim 1 examines changes in local exercise-induced hypoalgesia. Aim 2 will assess changes in lumbar multifidus and erector spinae thickness using ultrasound imaging before and after the intervention. Aim 3 will evaluate changes in lumbar extensor strength (handheld dynamometry (HHD)) and endurance (Biering-Sørensen test).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Intervention Group | Experimental | During visits 2-13, participants will attend 2-3 sessions per week, with a minimum of 48 hours between visits, and must complete all study visits 6 weeks after enrollment. Participants in the intervention group will perform 3 sets of low back extension exercise on the Roman chair until volitional exhaustion. The three sets will be performed to volitional exhaustion or 20 repetitions, whichever comes first. If more than 20 repetitions can be completed after a set the investigator will add resistance according to the NSCA's guidelines (2.5-10% increase). |
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| Control Group | No Intervention | Participants in the control group will not complete the low back extension exercise and will be told to continue activity as usual. All participants will complete a training log and detail the type of resistance exercise performed, the number of sets and repetitions completed, and the weight used. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| 45-Degree Roman Chair Exercise | Other | Participants in the intervention group will perform 3 sets of low back extension exercise on the Roman chair until volitional exhaustion. The three sets will be performed to volitional exhaustion or 20 repetitions, whichever comes first. If more than 20 repetitions can be completed after a set the investigator will add resistance according to the NSCA's guidelines (2.5-10% increase). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia | Participants will perform one set of back extension exercise on a 45-degree Roman chair until volitional exhaustion. Pressure Pain Threshold applied over the low back will be examined before and after exercise. | Weeks 1 and 4 |
| Muscle Thickness | Ultrasound imaging to assess muscle thickness of the erector spinae and the multifidus muscles will be completed. | Weeks 1 and 4 |
| Muscle Strength | Back extensor strength will be assessed using maximal voluntary isometric contraction of the back extensor muscles using a handheld dynamometer. | Weeks 1 and 4 |
| Muscle Endurance | The Biering-Sorensen test will be performed in which participants lie prone on a treatment table with the lower body secured to the table. Participants will be instructed to cross their arms over their chest and maintain their torso in a horizontal position with the upper body unsupported, parallel to the floor. | Weeks 1 and 4 |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Central Florida | Orlando | Florida | 32816 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D017116 | Low Back Pain |
| D000092122 | Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome |
| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| ID | Term |
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| D001416 | Back Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
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| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D000092124 | Organizing Pneumonia |
| D001989 | Bronchiolitis Obliterans |
| D001988 | Bronchiolitis |
| D001991 | Bronchitis |
| D001982 | Bronchial Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D008173 | Lung Diseases, Obstructive |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D006086 | Graft vs Host Disease |
| D007154 | Immune System Diseases |
| D001519 | Behavior |