Investigation of the Acute Effects of Core Stabilization and 360-Degree Breathing Exercises on Balance and Proprioception in Individuals With Non-Specific Low Back Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 46
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- • Proprioception Assessment
研究概览
简要总结
This study is designed as a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Male and female patients aged 18-65 years with complaints of non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) lasting longer than 12 weeks will be included in the study. Participants will be randomly assigned into two parallel groups: control and intervention. The control group will perform core stabilization exercises five days a week for three weeks. In the intervention group, core stabilization exercises will be combined with 360-degree breathing exercises. To our knowledge, there is no randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of combining core stabilization with 360-degree breathing in individuals with NSLBP. The aim of this study is to examine the acute effects of combining 360-degree breathing techniques with core stabilization exercises on balance and proprioception in individuals with NSLBP.
详细描述
Low back pain is a major health problem worldwide. Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is the most common form of back pain. The lifetime prevalence of back pain can reach up to 84%. Various non-pharmacological and non-invasive methods are used for back pain management. One such method is core stabilization exercises. Core stabilization exercises enhance trunk stability by activating the muscles around the spine and have the potential to improve balance in individuals with NSLBP. This may help overcome balance disorders associated with pain and contribute to safer movements in daily life activities. Breathing exercises, by activating the diaphragm muscle, support spinal stability and provide benefits in pain management. It is known that breathing supports trunk stability through its relationship with core muscles and strengthens balance mechanisms. Studies in this field show that stabilization exercises can provide short-term improvements, especially in balance. However, the combined effects of core stabilization and breathing exercises in individuals with NSLBP have not been fully investigated. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the acute effects of combining 360-degree breathing exercises with core stabilization exercises on balance and proprioception in individuals with NSLBP.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Low back pain persisting for at least 3 months
- •No neurological, rheumatological, or musculoskeletal system problems
排除标准
- •Individuals with neurological, vestibular, or serious orthopedic conditions that may cause physical disability
- •Patients with back-leg or dorsolumbar pain due to lumbar disc protrusion or fracture
- •Cancer patients
- •Individuals with acute infections
- •Individuals with respiratory system diseases
- •Individuals with any mental disorder that would prevent participation in the study assessment
- •Pregnant individuals
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention Group (Core Exercises + Breathing Exercises):
Core Exercises + Breathing Exercises
干预措施: Core Exercises + Breathing Exercises (Other)
Control Group (Core Exercises)
Core Exercises Group
干预措施: Core Egzercise (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
• Proprioception Assessment
时间窗: 3 week
Proprioception will be evaluated using an inclinometric method. An inclinometer is usually placed and fixed at the L3-L4 segment of the lumbar spine. The patient will be asked to achieve and then reproduce a target position. The difference between the reference angle and the reproduced angle (position error) will be recorded as a measure of proprioceptive perception.
Y Balance Test (YBT)
时间窗: 3 week
The Y Balance Test (YBT) will be used to assess balance. Patients will remove their shoes and place the stance foot on the center footplate of the YBT platform. They will attempt to reach maximally with the opposite leg in three directions (anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral), maintaining balance on the stance leg. Maximum reach distances will be recorded.
次要结局
- Core Muscle Endurance Assessment:(3 week)
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS)(3 week)
研究者
Selvin BALKİ
associate professor
Cumhuriyet University