The Effect of AposTherapy on the Level of Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Neuro-muscular and Neurological Disorders
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of a new biomechanical device and treatment methodology (AposTherapy) on gait patterns, pain, function and quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Based on previous reports the investigators hypothesis that this therapy will have a positive effect on these measurements.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 22, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 24, 2010
CompletedDecember 24, 2010
July 1, 2009
December 22, 2010
December 23, 2010
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Spatio-temporal Gait parameters
WOMAC
SF-36
Secondary Outcomes (3)
FAOS questionnaire
Oswestry questionnaire
Clinical measurements
Interventions
a biomechanical device including 2 hemispheric biomechanical elements attached to a platform in a form of a shoe. the biomechanical device is calibrated to each patient by a physiotherapist specialized with the treatment methodology. patient are instructed to walk indoor with the device. time of exercise is gradually increase
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Primary osteoarthritis
- Lower limb joint replacement
- Lower limbs fractures
- Spinal disorders including LBP w/wo refered symptoms, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis
- ligaments tear
- Meniscal tears
You may not qualify if:
- lack of balance (3 falls in the last year)
- incapable to complete a questionnaire •\>age 85
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
AposTherapy center
Herzliya, 46733, Israel
Related Publications (1)
Segal G, Bar-Ziv Y, Velkes S, Benkovich V, Stanger G, Debbi EM, Debi R, Mor A, Elbaz A. A non-invasive biomechanical device and treatment for patients following total hip arthroplasty: results of a 6-month pilot investigation. J Orthop Surg Res. 2013 May 21;8:13. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-8-13.
PMID: 23692690DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 22, 2010
First Posted
December 24, 2010
Last Updated
December 24, 2010
Record last verified: 2009-07