Comparison of Pneumatic and Electromagnetic Muscle Vibrators to Stimulate Muscle Proprioceptors

N/ACompletedNCT02007135

KU Leuven10 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the concurrent validity of a newly developed pneumatic, fMRI compatible muscle vibrator as compared to a electromagnetic muscle vibrator in the stimulation of muscle proprioceptors.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Proprioceptive Postural Control

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion criteria for healthy individuals: * Age: 20-45 years old * No history of low back pain * A score of 0% on the Oswestry Disability Index * Willingness to sign the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of major trauma and/or major orthopedic surgery of the spine, pelvis or lower quadrant * One of the following conditions: Parkinson, MS, Stroke with sequels.... * Radicular symptoms * Not Dutch-speaking * Strong opioids * Neck pain * Ankle problems * Smoking

Locations (1)

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Leuven, Belgium

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Proprioceptive postural control

Center of pressure displacement on a force plate in standing in response to local muscle vibration on ankle and back muscles to specifically detect the role of proprioception in postural control.

Time frame: 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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