NCT06387563

Effects of Abdominal Muscle Activation Training, Using Pressure Biofeedback in Comparison With Surface Electromyography

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 44 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is a randomized control trial and the purpose of this study to determine the effects of abdominal muscle activation training on non-specific low back pain; using pressure biofeedback in comparison with surface electromyography biofeedback: a randomized control trial.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of abdominal muscle activation training, using pressure biofeedback in comparison with surface electromyography biofeedback, in management of non-specific low back pain: a randomized control trial. Pain and disability are the primary outcomes which will be determined using: 1. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) 2. Oswestry disability index (ODI) Data will be taken before and after the intervention protocol for each participant. Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Abdominal activation using pressure biofeedback	PBF assisted abdominal muscle activation training (30 min, 3x /week /4 weeks) Progressive Muscle Relaxation for 5 min Pressure biofeedback assisted abdominal muscle activation training. Frequency: 25 min; 10 sec hold, 15 sec relax, 10 reps Progression criteria in training: Maintaining 3 - 5 mmHg pressure on PBF dial while performing abdominal muscle activation. Exercises for Group For biofeedback assisted abdominal muscle activation training these exercises will be performed: 1. Supine abdominal muscle activation (45° Hip knee flexion) 2. Both hip and knee 90° flexion 3. One side hip and knee 90° flexion with other fully extended 4. One side hip and knee 90° flexion with other fully extended + heel 12 cm raised 5. Both legs fully extended with heel 12 cm raised 6. Partial curl ups 7. Prone lying abdominal muscle activation 8. Prone leg raises 9. Prone upper back extension simple 10. Prone reciprocal UE/LE exercises
PROCEDURE	Abdominal activation using SEMG biofeedback	SEMG-BF assisted abdominal muscle activation training (30 min, 3x/ week/ 4 weeks) Progressive Muscle Relaxation for 5 min Surface EMG-BF assisted abdominal muscle activation training. Frequency: 25 min; 10 sec hold, 15 sec relax, 10 reps Maintaining minimal volumetric contraction of abdominal muscle activation (as per person) on SEMG device with abdominal muscle activation for set frequency Exercises for Group B For biofeedback assisted abdominal muscle activation training these exercises will be performed: 1. Supine abdominal muscle activation (45° Hip knee flexion) 2. Both hip and knee 90° flexion 3. One side hip and knee 90° flexion with other fully extended 4. One side hip and knee 90° flexion with other fully extended + heel 12 cm raised 5. Both legs fully extended with heel 12 cm raised 6. Partial curl ups 7. Prone lying abdominal muscle activation 8. Prone leg raises 9. Prone upper back extension simple 10. Prone reciprocal UE/LE exercises

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-06
• Primary completion: 2024-05-01
• Completion: 2024-05-30
• First posted: 2024-04-29
• Last updated: 2024-04-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan