Spinal Stabilization Exercise Effects in Hypermobility
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT02869373
- Lead Sponsor
- Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
- Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an 8-week lumbar spinal stabilization exercise program on pain, trunk muscle endurance and postural stability in women with benign joint hypermobility syndrome
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 38
Inclusion Criteria
- volunteers in an age range of 18 to 30,
- being women,
- having benign joint hypermobility syndrome diagnosed according to the Brighton criteria,
- having no contraindication to join an exercise program.
Exclusion Criteria
- having rheumatologic or neurologic diseases,
- any other pathology involving the musculoskeletal system-history of fractures, joint dislocations, sprains and strains,
- associated connective tissue disorders including Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta,
- severe psychological disorders,
- being pregnant,
- intervention including exercise or physical therapy in the last 3 months.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in musculoskeletal pain intensity as measured by Visual Analog Scale Change from baseline musculoskeletal pain intensity at 8 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in trunk muscle endurance as measued with McGill's trunk muscle endurance tests Change from baseline trunk muscle endurance at 8 weeks Change in postural stability as measured with Biodex Balance System SD Change from baseline postural stability at 8 weeks