Active Neural Mobilization Exercises: Participants will actively perform neural mobilization exercises for the upper and lower limbs, as well as spinal structures.
Study summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to discover whether performing active neural mobilization exercises works to manage chronic musculoskeletal pain in older adults. The main question it aims to answer is:
Can an active neural mobilization program improve pain intensity and functional capacity?
Participants will:
* Perform active neural mobilization exercises for 8 weeks (twice a week), under the in-person supervision of a physiotherapist;
* Visit the clinic twice a week for 9 to 12 weeks for consultations, examinations, and symptom monitoring;
* Keep a diary of their symptoms and frequency of analgesic use.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
60 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years or older
* People with chronic musculoskeletal pain
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals undergoing surgery in the last 3 months
* Individuals diagnosed with dementia, cancer, thrombosis, or central nervous system injury (e.g., stroke);
* Individuals who are receiving another physiotherapy intervention
* Individuals who do not understand the Portuguese language
* Individuals with mild cognitive impairment
Primary outcome measure(s)
Pain diary — Every day (until the end of the study) - from week 1 to week 21 Participants will be asked to complete a daily "pain diary," recording:
* Average pain intensity that day (numerical scale from 0 to 10, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable");
* Pain-related interference that day (numerical scale from 0 to 10, where 0 represents "no interference" and 10 represents "maximum interference");
* Medication used for pain.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro (Portugal)
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
We use cookies to analyse site traffic and improve your experience. With your consent, we may also use cookies for advertising. You can change your choice at any time.
