CHPS RESEARCH STUDIES

Pain Phenotype as a Predictor to Dynamic Resistance Exercise

The purpose of this study is to examine pain sensitivity, psychological, and functional factors that may predict response to exercise for individuals experiencing low back pain.

Inclusion Qualifications:

18-50 years old
low back pain symptom intensity rated as 3./10 or higher in the past 24 hours

Exclusion Qualifications:

You may not participate in this research opportunity if any of the following applies to you:

Non-English speaking
Medical conditions that affect your ability to feel light touch, pressure, heat, and cold, such as uncontrolled diabetes
History of low back surgery or fracture within the past 6 months
History of a chronic pain condition, such as fibromyalgia
Current medical diagnosis of myelopathy (medical condition that affects your spinal cord)
Any blood clotting disorders, such as hemophilia
Taking blood thinning medications
Any contraindication to the application of ice, such as: uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure over 140/90 mmHg), cold urticaria
(condition that causes hives when exposed to ice), cryoglobulinemia (condition that affects red blood cells when exposed to ice),
paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (condition that causes protein in urine when exposed to ice), circulatory compromise (reduced blood flow
to your arms or legs)
Known presence of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
Current use of tobacco products
Not physically ready to exercise without a medical exam as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+)
Currently pregnant
Exceed safety threshold for pressure and heat pain threshold (examined during screening)