Studies on understanding the role of physiotherapy interventions on chronic low back pain in university athletic population.

Completed

• Conditions: Other biomechanical lesions,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/09/036675
• Lead Sponsor: Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Jamia Millia Islamia University

Brief Summary

This study will help to provide the rate of prevalence of chronic low back pain (CLBP) in Indian university level athletes across different sports and also help to find  several associated factors in this population which will further help to design a clinically useful intervention for this population. The sample size for the prevalence (cross-sectional observational study) is n=323, the athletes diagnosed with CLBP and fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be subject to the assessment of muscle fatigability, an additional number of healthy athletes will be randomly selected for the same, whereas the sample size for that of the interventional part is n=48.



The present study will elucidate the effect motor control stabilization exercises and extensor training in the treatment of varsity athletes suffering from chronic low back pain. If came out with positive findings, the present study protocol may be used for the treatment of athletes suffering from chronic low back pain, which is a major reason for pain related shift in the athlete’s focus from competition to rehabilitation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-09-25
• Last Update Posted: 2023-04-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

• Prevalence Study: University level athletes who have a sporting experience at the university level of at least 1 year.
• Age: 18-30 years Gender: Male/ Female Able to comprehend instructions in English.
• Interventional Study: University level athletes LBP for ≥3 months Age: 18-30 years Gender: Male Athlete Disability Index (ADI) score: mild to moderate NPRS score: 2-6 Sorensen’s test hold time <60 seconds.
• Able to comprehend instructions in English.
• Subject agrees to participate in the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria

• Interventional Study: Body mass index >35kg/m2, as this affects the electrical conductivity of the multifidus muscle due to fatty infiltration.
• Other orthopaedic or medical condition present, apart from low back pain.
• Signs and symptoms of inflammatory disorder(s).
• Subjects currently on medication like NSAIDs or received steroid injection in past 12 months.
• Subjects with prior spine surgery.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle activity and performance	baseline, 8th week
Balance/Postural control	baseline, 8th week

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain	Disability

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia University; 🇮🇳 Delhi, DELHI, India

Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia University

🇮🇳Delhi, DELHI, India

Saurabh Sharma

Principal investigator

9899214134

ssharma@jmi.ac.in