Strengthening and Targeted Rehabilitation for Optimal Neuromuscular Gains for chronic BACK pain (STRONG-BACK): protocol for a randomised controlled trial in participants with primary nociceptive pain
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- #chronic back pain
- #exercise therapy
- #randomized controlled trial
- Study focuses on chronic low back pain (LBP) and the effectiveness of targeted exercise therapy.
- Aims to compare motor control plus isolated lumbar extension exercises (MC+ILEX) with free-weight resistance training.
- Primary outcome is disability reduction measured by Oswestry Disability Index at 16 weeks.
- Secondary outcomes include muscle composition, strength, mobility, pain, and quality of life.
- Participants will be recruited from primary and secondary care, totaling 106 individuals.
- Both groups will complete 48 exercise sessions over 16 weeks.
- Qualitative data will be collected via interviews to explore participants' perceptions and experiences.
- Ethics approval obtained from Quebec Minister of Health and Social Services.
- Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.