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Global Myofascial Treatment With Focused Shockwave for Non-Specific Low Back Pain: a Randomized Control Trial.
Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster
Summary
This study aims to examine the effects of shockwave therapy on myofascial tissue (muscles, fascia, and connective tissue), focusing on pain reduction and improvement of mobility. The results will be compared with those of conventional manual physiotherapy. Myofascial tissue can be a source of back pain, as it may contain painful spots known as myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). Shockwave therapy can stimulate these trigger points, potentially leading to muscle and fascia relaxation and, as a result, a decrease in pain. The study investigates how focused shockwave trigger point therapy influences back function and pain perception compared to traditional physiotherapeutic treatment. Participation is voluntary. The examinations will only be carried out if you provide written informed consent. You may refuse participation or withdraw your consent at any time without any disadvantages.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2022-08-01
Completion Date
2026-04-15
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Shockwave therapy
Shockwave therapy can stimulate these trigger points, potentially leading to muscle and fascia relaxation and, as a result, a decrease in pain.
Conventional physiotherapy
Conventional physiotherapy to treat low back pain
Locations (1)
Institut für Muskuloskelettale Medizin (IMM) Abteilung für Regenerative Muskuloskelettale Medizin
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany