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

December 23, 2010 updated by: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
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 Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 85 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
WOMAC
SF-36
Spatio-temporal Gait parameters

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
FAOS questionnaire
Oswestry questionnaire
Clinical measurements

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Collaborators

Apos Medical and Sports Technology Ltd.

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 22, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 23, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

December 24, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 24, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 23, 2010

Last Verified

July 1, 2009

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Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 93/09

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