Comparison of High-Intensity and Conventional Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders
Key facts
- Where
- Prague, CzechiaSee the site
Where in Czechia
- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles UniversityPrague, CzechiaContact: Jan Dobiáš, MDNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- BTL Industries Ltd.
- Trial code
- NCT07903142
- Record updated
- 29 October 2026
- Original description
This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to compare the clinical effectiveness of advanced high-intensity physical therapy modalities with conventional physical therapy in patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. The study focuses on three anatomical areas: lower back, shoulder, and knee. Participants will be randomized into two arms and will undergo 5 therapeutic sessions.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparison of the Clinical Effectiveness of High-Intensity and Conventional Physical Therapy Modalities in the Treatment of Selected Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to compare the clinical effectiveness of advanced high-intensity physical therapy modalities with conventional physical therapy in patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. The study focuses on three anatomical areas: lower back, shoulder, and knee. Participants will be randomized into two arms and will undergo 5 therapeutic sessions.
Inclusion: Signed informed consent; Clinical diagnosis of one of the following conditions targeted at specific anatomical areas:; Knee: Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Knee osteoarthritis (grade I-III); Shoulder: Impingement syndrome, Rotator cuff syndrome (supraspinatus tendinopathy), Shoulder joint osteoarthritis, Acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis; Lumbar Spine: Non-specific low back pain, Sacroiliac joint pain, Radicular syndrome (without motor deficit).
Exclusion: Contraindications to physical therapy depending on the specific medical device used in the assigned arm; Presence of motor deficit (for patients with lumbar spine conditions).