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

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Health Condition 1: M998- Other biomechanical lesions
Registration Number
CTRI/2021/09/036675
Lead Sponsor
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Jamia Millia Islamia University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
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
NameTimeMethod
Balance/Postural control <br/ ><br>Muscle activity and performanceTimepoint: baseline, 8th week
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain <br/ ><br>Disability <br/ ><br>Global perceived outcome <br/ ><br>Physical performance <br/ ><br>Health related quality of life <br/ ><br>SleepTimepoint: baseline, 8th week
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