In industrialized countries, low back pain can be considered a priority health issue.Some studies define it as one of the leading causes of disability in people under 45, orthe leading cause of musculoskeletal disorders, with a prevalence of 26.9%. Chronic formsaccount for less than 10% of acute episodes, but represent around 85% of costs. It hasbeen recognized that rest and physical inactivity are not beneficial in the treatment oflow back pain, and worse, increase the risk of chronicity. Functional Restoration of theSpine (FRS) programs have been introduced in rehabilitation centers, and have proved tobe effective both physically and psycho-socially. Patients generally adhere well to thistype of program during in-center treatment. The effects obtained tend to fade rapidly ondischarge, due to a lack of adherence to what can be offered conventionally (exercisesheets, oral advice). The development of connected tools (smartphones, tablets, etc.)could be a lever in this respect, as it would enable better patient support. In 2022, 84%of the population will own a smartphone. The content offered would be of higher quality,and would enable regular remote monitoring of the patient. The effects of the initialintensive treatment would be maintained by this new interactive, fun tool.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Major patients
- Chronic non-specific low-back pain.
- Diagnosis confirmed according to HAS definition (i.e. pain located between the
thoraco-lumbar hinge and the lower gluteal fold. It may be associated with
radiculalgia corresponding to pain in one or both lower limbs at the level of one or
more dermatomes). Patients included in the study must have given written informed
consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients not meeting HAS diagnostic criteria
- Patients with comprehension difficulties (making it impossible to fill in
questionnaires)
- Patients with medical contraindications to physical exercise
- Patients under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice.
- Patients without a smartphone
CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Investigator: Lise Laclautre
Contact: 0473751195
promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr
Investigator: Jean-Baptiste LECHAUVE
Lise Laclautre
04 73 75 11 95
promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr
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