NCT04948073

The Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Approach

The Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Approach on Functional Movement Patterns, Balance, Quality of Life, and Exercise Capacity in Older Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 72 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hacettepe University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

When the positive effects of the recently popular "Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)" approach are examined, it suggests that it may be a possible treatment option in geriatric individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CSNLP). Based on the principles of developmental kinesiology, the DNS approach takes advantage of infants' motor development curves in the treatment of motor disorders. The main focus is on regulating intra-abdominal pressure and the integrated spinal stabilizing system (ISSS) through specific functional exercises based on the positions exhibited by a healthy infant. According to the DNS, every developmental position is an exercise position, but every exercise must follow basic principles. These principles are restoration of correct respiratory pattern and intra-abdominal pressure, respectively; ensuring correct support during dynamic activities of the extremities and ensuring biomechanical alignment during movement. Considering the principles of exercise, there appears to be a potential mechanism of action for anomalies in geriatric individuals with CNSLBP. Therefore, in our study, we aimed to examine the effect of DNS approach on functional movement patterns, balance, quality of life and exercise capacity in geriatric individuals with CNSLBP. It is the first randomized controlled study in the literature, and our hypothesis is that the DNS approach may be an effective therapeutic approach on these parameters.

Detailed description

It has been reported that during isometric upper and lower extremity flexion exercises in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CSNLP), the mobility of the diaphragm decreases, especially in the anterior-middle portions. The regulation of intra-abdominal pressure is impaired due to insufficient mobility of the diaphragm and causes compressive forces on the vertebrae due to the compensatory activity of the superficial spinal extensors. Muscle imbalance between the upper and lower quadrants also results in an abnormal position of the chest or rib cage, negatively affecting lung function and exercise capacity. When the positive effects of the recently popular "Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)" approach are examined, it suggests that it may be a possible treatment option in geriatric individuals with CSNLP. Based on the principles of developmental kinesiology, the DNS approach takes advantage of infants' motor development curves in the treatment of motor disorders. The main focus is on regulating intra-abdominal pressure and the integrated spinal stabilizing system through specific functional exercises based on the positions exhibited by a healthy infant. According to the DNS, every developmental position is an exercise position, but every exercise must follow basic principles. These principles are restoration of correct respiratory pattern and intra-abdominal pressure, respectively; ensuring correct support during dynamic activities of the extremities and ensuring biomechanical alignment during movement. Considering the principles of exercise, there appears to be a potential mechanism of action for anomalies in geriatric individuals with CNSLBP. Therefore, in our study, we aimed to examine the effect of DNS approach on functional movement patterns, balance, quality of life and exercise capacity in geriatric individuals with CNSLBP. It is the first randomized controlled study in the literature, and our hypothesis is that the DNS approach may be an effective therapeutic approach on these parameters.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain
• Rehabilitation
• Treatment

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization approach	The experimental group will follow a DNS exercise protocol based on previous procedure for a whole period of 6 weeks (three 50-min sessions per week) in addition the conventional treatment.
OTHER	Conventional treatment	Patients from both groups will receive a conventional 6-week treatment programme (18 treatment sessions, three a week, for 30-40min duration).

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-06-24
• Primary completion: 2022-04-04
• Completion: 2022-04-11
• First posted: 2021-07-01
• Last updated: 2022-04-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)