The Effect of AposTherapy on the Level of Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Neuro-muscular and Neurological Disorders

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

TREATMENT

Conditions

Osteoarthritis Spinal Diseases Ligament Rupture Lower Extremity Fracture Neurological Disorders

Interventions

AposTherapyDEVICE

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

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 85 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary osteoarthritis * Lower limb joint replacement * Lower limbs fractures * Spinal disorders including LBP w/wo refered symptoms, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis * ligaments tear * Meniscal tears Exclusion Criteria: * lack of balance (3 falls in the last year) * incapable to complete a questionnaire •\>age 85

Locations (1)

AposTherapy center

Herzliya, Israel

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Spatio-temporal Gait parameters

WOMAC

SF-36

Secondary Outcomes

FAOS questionnaire

Oswestry questionnaire

Clinical measurements

Central Contacts

Ganit Segal, MA

CONTACT

ganitm@apos.co.il

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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