RESTORE - Individualised movement rehabilitation and movement sensor biofeedback for chronic, disabling low back pain [ 2018 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Peter Kent (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anne Smith ,  A/Pr Mark Hancock ,  Prof Peter O'Sullivan ,  Prof Terrence Haines

Brief description Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in Australia, with an enormous cost burden for society. Available treatments have resulted in only moderate improvements that typically do not last. We propose to investigate the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of two new treatments that have shown promising early results: i) an individualised movement and cognitive rehabilitation approach (‘Cognitive Functional Therapy’) and ii) biofeedback from wireless movement sensors worn on the spine

Funding Amount $AUD 1,231,385.88

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant