Assessment of Spinal Stability
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Back Pain, Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal, Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 2/4/2013 |
| Start Date: | August 2009 |
| Contact: | Bradley Davidson, Ph.D. |
| Email: | bradley.davidson@ucdenver.edu |
| Phone: | 303-724-0387 |
Neuromuscular Neutral Zones in Humans: A New Method to Assess Spinal Stability
The purpose of this study is to verify the existence of neuromuscular neutral zones(NNZs) in
humans, and develop non-invasive techniques to measure intervertebral kinematics of the
lumbar spine. The results will be used to accurately quantify NNZs in humans, and provide a
foundation for clinical trials on low back pain patients using this methodology.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 21-45 years of age - typical working age in physically demanding jobs
- no history of low back injury or musculoskeletal disorder in the past one year
- any activity history: sedentary, active, or non-athletic, and 4) any ethnic
background or race
- body mass index score less than 30
Exclusion Criteria:
- Younger than 21 or older than 45 years old (range not relevant to majority of
physical labor force)
- previous injury, disorder, or illness related to the low back
- professional athletes
- professional workers engaged in physical labor (e.g., roofers, loaders/unloaders in
warehouses, tile/concrete layers, etc.)
- pregnancy
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