NCT05838040

General Exercises With and Without TA Contraction in Patients With Nonspecific Acute LBP

General Exercises With and Without TA Contraction in Patients With Nonspecific Acute LBP: A Crossover Randomised Controlled Trial

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of adding transversus abdominis contraction to general exercises to treat patients with nonspecific acute low back pain. BACKGROUND: Non-specific low back pain affects people of all ages and is a leading contributor to disease burden worldwide. Management consists of education and reassurance, analgesic medicines, non-pharmacological therapies, and timely review. The clinical course of low back pain is often favourable; thus, many patients require little if any formal medical care. Two treatment strategies are currently used, a stepped approach beginning with more simple care that is progressed if the patient does not respond, and the use of simple risk prediction methods to individualise the amount and type of care provided. Motor control exercises, which advocate the contraction of the TrA have shown some efficacy for patients with chronic low back pain. However, the validity of this strategy for patients with acute LBP is unclear. HYPOTHESES: there will be no significant effect of adding transversus abdominis contraction to general exercise than general exercise alone in patients with non-specific acute low back pain. RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there a statistically significant effect of adding transversus abdominis contraction to general exercise on outcomes of patients with non-specific acute low back pain?

Conditions

• Low Back Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	General exercises	General exercise is a structured exercise program designed to help individuals with back pain improve their fitness levels. The program comprises of a series of exercise classes that are led by a physiotherapist. The classes involve a combination of aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises, and aim to improve overall physical fitness, reduce pain, and improve function. The program is specifically designed for individuals with back pain, and the exercises are tailored to meet the needs of each participant. The Back to Fitness Program is based on the principles of exercise prescription and is intended to be a safe and effective way to manage back pain through exercise.
OTHER	General exercises with tranversus abdmoinis contraction	General exercise is a structured exercise program designed to help individuals with back pain improve their fitness levels. The program comprises a series of exercise classes that are led by a physiotherapist. The classes involve a combination of aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises, and aim to improve overall physical fitness, reduce pain, and improve function. The program is specifically designed for individuals with back pain, and the exercises are tailored to meet the needs of each participant. In addition to these exercises, the Back to Fitness Program includes the activation of the transverse abdominis muscle, which is an important stabilizing muscle in the core. The activation of this muscle is done through specific exercises and techniques, and is intended to improve core stability and reduce the risk of further back injuries.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-21
• Primary completion: 2023-11-01
• Completion: 2024-01-01
• First posted: 2023-05-01
• Last updated: 2023-05-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt