Efficacy of Tuina combined with core stability training on lumbar stability and clinical outcomes in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a randomized controlled trial protocol - Report - MDSpire
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Efficacy of Tuina combined with core stability training on lumbar stability and clinical outcomes in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a randomized controlled trial protocol
Effectiveness of Combining Tuina Therapy with Core Stability Exercises on Lumbar Stability
Overview
This study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of Tuina therapy combined with core stability exercises in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Background
Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a prevalent condition that leads to significant pain and functional impairment, affecting patients' quality of life. Current conservative treatments include manual therapy and exercise, but evidence on their combined effectiveness remains limited.
Data Highlights
This study will involve 96 patients randomly allocated to three groups: Tuina therapy, core stability training, or a combined intervention. Outcomes will be assessed using various measures, including muscle activation ratios and patient-reported outcomes.
Key Findings
The study will evaluate the muscle activation ratio of the transversus abdominis as the primary outcome.
Secondary outcomes include imaging parameters and patient-reported outcomes such as VAS, ODI, JOA, and SF-36.
Participants will undergo an 8-week intervention with three sessions per week, followed by a 1-month follow-up.
All assessments will be conducted by researchers blinded to group allocation.
This trial is registered with the International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry.
Clinical Implications
The findings from this trial may provide insights into the effectiveness of combining Tuina therapy with core stability exercises for managing LDH.
Conclusion
This randomized controlled trial aims to provide high-quality evidence on the combined efficacy of Tuina therapy and core stability exercises in improving outcomes for patients with lumbar disc herniation.
