Power point therapy: An effective and simple treatment for subacute back pain - A randomized controlled trial

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Abstract

Objective: Subacute low back pain is a frequent problem with the danger of chronification. Conventional treatment options are not always effective. Power Point therapy (PPT) is a novel approach that uses reflexological insights and can be easily applied by practitioners and patients. Methods: Randomized, active controlled study comparing 10 units of PPT of 10 min each, with 10 units of standard physiotherapy of 30 min each. Outcomes were functional scores (Roland Morris Disability, Oswestry, McGill Pain Questionnaire, Linton-Halldén - primary outcome) and health-related quality of life (SF-36), as well as blinded assessments by clinicians (secondary outcome). Results: Eighty patients consented and were randomized, 41 to PPT, 39 to physiotherapy. Measurements were taken at baseline, after the first and after the last treatment (approximately 5 weeks after enrolment). Multivariate linear models of covariance showed significant effects of time and group (p < 0.001) and for the quality of life variables also a significant interaction of time by group (p < 0.001). Clinician-documented variables showed significant differences at follow-up (p = 0.05 to p < 0.0001). Discussion: Both physiotherapy and PPT improve subacute low back pain significantly. PPT is likely more effective and should be studied further.

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Ofner, M., Liebhauser, M., & Walach, H. (2019). Power point therapy: An effective and simple treatment for subacute back pain - A randomized controlled trial. Complementary Medicine Research, 26(2), 80–92. https://doi.org/10.1159/000494458

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