NCT05473416

Comparing the Effects of Pilates and McKenzie in Power Looms Workers Having Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain

Comparing the Effects of Pilates (Pelvic Tilt) and McKenzie Back Extension Exercises in Power Loom Workers Having Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 46 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Faisalabad · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 35 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

to check the effects of Mckenzie intervention \& Pilates intervention on power looms workers having nonspecific chronic low back pain

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to check and compare the effects of McKenzie back extension exercise and Pilates pelvic tilt exercise on power looms workers having nonspecific chronic low back pain. To check the effects of these interventions on pain, disability, and anterior pelvic tilt angle. In this study pain intensity of the subjects will be noted via a numeric pain rating scale. Pain will be measured at baseline, after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of intervention. In this study disability of the patients will be measured via Quebec back pain disability scale. Disability will be measured at baseline, after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of intervention. In this study, a goniometer will be used to measure the anterior pelvic tilt angle. Anterior pelvic tilt angle will be measured at baseline, after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of intervention.

Conditions

• Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain
• Pain
• Disability Physical

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	McKenzie back extension exercise	McKenzie's back extension exercise consists; start with your belly facing down on the mat. Angle your legs in line with your hips, point your toes, and breathe into the next movement. Gently bending your elbows, push yourself up off the floor, until you feel the extension in your back. Be mindful not to lock your elbows as you support your weight with your hands and wrists for 10 seconds. Take deep inhales and exhales as you move in and out of the pose. Patients will be performed these activities under the supervision of physiotherapist.
OTHER	Pilates pelvic tilt exercise	Pilates pelvic tilt exercise consists; lie with your back on the floor in a neutral position with your legs bent and toes facing forward. Pull your belly button in toward your spine, pushing your pelvis up toward the ceiling. Tighten your gluteus and hip muscles as you tilt your pelvis forward. Hold for 10 seconds.
OTHER	Baseline treatment	Postural guidelines + proper lifting technique + stretch break Rest

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-08-15
• Primary completion: 2022-11-13
• Completion: 2022-12-24
• First posted: 2022-07-25
• Last updated: 2023-12-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan