NCT06756685

Effects of Core Strengthening Versus Motor Control Training on Pain, Disability & Endurance in Low Back Pain

Effects of Core Strengthening Versus Motor Control Training on Pain, Disability & Endurance in Patients With Low Back Pain

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 74 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The study aims to compare the effects of core strengthening versus motor control training on pain, disability \& endurance in patients with low back pain

Detailed description

The study aims to compare the effects of core strengthening versus motor control training on pain, disability \& endurance in patients with low back pain. Comparing core strength and conditioning versus motor control for low back pain on physical and self-report outcomes lies in identifying the most effective treatment approach for this condition. This will help to determine which one yields better results in terms of improving physical function and reducing self-reported pain and disability associated with low back pain. This study can provide valuable insights for clinicians and patients in selecting the most appropriate treatment option.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Core Strengthening Exercises	The Core Strengthening Program participants will have supervised gym-based sessions for 8 weeks. In the first 4 weeks , participants will attend two 1 hour training sessions, followed by self-selected one or two sessions per week. The session will begin with 20min of aerobic conditioning of walking or running on a treadmill, starting at 65% and moving to 85% of HR max. The 5 key elements of focus are i. Centering ii. Breathing iii. Head and neck placement iv. Shoulder placement v. Chest wall placement
OTHER	Motor Control Training	Participants in Motor Control group will receive two physiotherapy sessions of 1hour / week in the first 4 weeks, during stage 1. i. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) : isometric contraction of the local stability muscles (e.g., lumbar multifidus, transversus abdominis) in minimally loading positions (supine lying, quadruped, sitting, and standing) by maintaining a neutral spine while maintaining normal breathing. During Phase 2, One 1 hour session / week in the second 4 weeks. Activation and facilitation of transversus abdominis, lumbar multifidus and pelvic floor motor control(36).Exercises target the transversus abdominis, multifidus and pelvic floor muscles plus postural correction to restore optimal motor control during non-weight-bearing activities. Exercises and progressions will follow previous protocols of motor control exercise.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-07
• Primary completion: 2025-01-01
• Completion: 2025-01-10
• First posted: 2025-01-03
• Last updated: 2025-08-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan