Effects of Mind-Body Pilates Versus Pressure Biofeedback on Pain,Core Strength and Quality of Life in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 66
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale
研究概览
简要总结
Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain means pain in the lower back that lasts for more than 3 months and does not have a serious cause like a fracture, infection, or nerve damage. It is very common and affects many people at some point in their lives.
This type of back pain usually happens because the muscles that support your spine become weak or do not work properly. It can also be linked to poor posture, sitting too long, lack of exercise, stress, or anxiety. Over time, this can lead to stiffness, reduced movement, and difficulty doing daily activities.
Treatment mainly focuses on exercise and staying active. Simple physiotherapy treatments like stretching, strengthening, and heat therapy can help reduce pain, but they may not fully improve the deeper muscles that support your back.
Two helpful exercise approaches are:
Mind-Body Pilates: This involves slow, controlled movements with proper breathing. It helps improve posture, strengthen core muscles, and reduce stress.
Pressure Biofeedback Training: This uses a small device to help you learn how to correctly activate deep abdominal muscles that support your spine.
Both methods can reduce pain and improve movement. Pilates focuses on whole-body control and relaxation, while biofeedback training focuses more on activating specific muscles.
In simple terms, regular exercise, good posture, and learning how to properly use your core muscles are key to managing long-term back pain and improving your quality of life.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
The outcome assessor will be blinded to group allocation. Participants and treating physiotherapists will not be blinded due to the nature of the interventions. All outcome measures will be recorded by an independent assessor who is not involved in treatment allocation or intervention delivery.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 40 Years 至 55 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age 40-55 years.
- •Diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain (pain lasting ≥12 weeks).
- •Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score ≥
- •Able to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent.
- •Able to participate in the exercise program and attend treatment sessions.
排除标准
- •History of lumbar spine surgery within the past 12 months.
- •Serious spinal pathology (fracture, tumor, infection, inflammatory disease).
- •Neurological deficits or radiculopathy requiring surgical management.
- •Pregnancy.
- •Participation in a structured Pilates or core stabilization program within the previous 6 months.
- •Any medical condition that prevents safe participation in exercise.
结局指标
主要结局
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
时间窗: week 6
Pain intensity will be measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). score range from 0 to 10, High score indicating greater pain
次要结局
- Pressure Biofeedback Unit(week 6)