EFFECTS OF CORE STRENGTHENING WITH RESISTIVE VERSUS NON-RESISTIVE DIAPHRAGMATIC TRAINING ON CORE ENDURANCE IN LOWER CROSS SYNDROME

Last updated: December 7, 2023
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Resistive-Diaphragm breathing exercises

Self-Diaphragm breathing exercises

Core Strengthening

Clinical Study ID

NCT06172192
FUI/CTR/2023/23
  • Ages 19-30
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of core strengthening on trunk endurance after core strengthening with resistive versus non-resistive diaphragmatic training in lower cross syndrome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 19-30 years
  • Both genders
  • Positive modified Thomas test
  • Positive prone hip extension strength test
  • Positive trunk flexion strength test
  • Tight erector spinae
  • Asia pacific BMI normal and overweight (18.5-24.9 Kg/m2)
  • Local intermittent lumbar pain
  • Mild to moderate pain (NPRS 1-6)
  • Painless movement and activity
  • Pain only produced by sustained loading in relevant position, which is then relievedon moving from that posture

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Shoulder pain
  • Acute flare LBP
  • Centralization and peripheralization of pain (21)
  • Intermittent pain at limited end range (21)
  • Leg symptoms when walking, eased in flexion (Signs of stenosis) (21)
  • Pain due to repetitive movement (21)
  • Paresthesia/numbness (21)
  • Structural deformity (Kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, spondylosis, spondylolysis,spondylolisthesis)
  • Curve reversal (21)
  • Pregnancy
  • Post surgery
  • Degenerative and inflammatory spinal diseases

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Resistive-Diaphragm breathing exercises
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 15, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
January 20, 2024

Study Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of core strengthening on trunk endurance after core strengthening with resistive versus non-resistive diaphragmatic training in lower cross syndrome.

Core stability of young adults (age: 19-30 years) will be determined using McGill's muscular endurance test battery:

  1. Flexor endurance test

  2. Extensor endurance test

  3. Right lateral endurance test

  4. Left lateral endurance test Scores will be taken three times for each test; the average of each text will be noted for each participant.

Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Recruited participants will be allocated to either of the groups through a sealed opaque envelope method. McGill's Torso Muscular Endurance Test Battery will be used and baseline and post-intervention scores will be recorded.

Connect with a study center

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 46000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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