Does pain have an effect on strength of the opposite limb?

Archived Expires 28 January, 2016 Unitec Osteopathy
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This study aims to identify the effect of knee pain on muscle strength in the opposite, non-painful leg. Current research indicates a possibility that central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) mechanisms play a role in the strength deficits observed in painful muscles. This study will assist in identifying the extent of these mechanisms, and provide a better understanding of altered movement patterns exhibited during pain to inform rehabilitation strategies.

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Participant consent TESStessa info sheet
This study is open to and in aged 18 to 40
Healthy volunteers included

Inclusion criteria

·       Age between 18-40

·       Speaks and writes English

·       Normal limb function

·       New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

·      Males and females

Exclusion criteria

·       Previous significant trauma to upper/lower limbs and/or trunk with any current musculoskeletal or neural symptoms

·       Any diagnosed neurological disorders

·       Use of pain medications on the day or day prior to testing

·       Pain (1/10 or greater) anywhere in body on the day of testing

·       High Pain Catastrophising beliefs as identified by a score on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale that is greater than an aggregate of 30 of a possible 52. 

·       Any diagnosed spinal disorders