Effects of Core Strengthening on Pelvic Tilt, Dynamic Balance and Agility in Lower Cross Syndrome: a Quasi-experimental Study
Foundation University Islamabad
20 participants
Jun 1, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study is a quasi experimental study and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of core strengthening on pelvic tilt, dynamic balance and agilty in lower cross syndrome.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria11
- Age 19-35 years
- Both genders
- Positive modified Thomas test
- Positive prone hip extension strength test
- Positive trunk flexion strength test
- Tight erector spinae
- Asia pacific BMI normal (18.5-24.9 Kg/m2)
- Local intermittent lumbar pain
- moderate pain (NPRS 3-7)
- Painless movement and activity
- Pain only produced by sustained loading in relevant position, which is then relieved on moving from that pos
Exclusion Criteria10
- Acute flare of LBP
- Centralization and peripheralization of pain
- Signs of stenosis(leg symptoms when walking that are eased upon flexion)
- Pain due to repetitive movements
- Paresthesia/Numbness
- Structual deformity(Kyphosis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis,scoliosis and joint contractures)
- Curve reversal
- Pregnancy
- Post surgery
- Degenerative and inflammatory spine diseases
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Interventions
Strengthening protocol will comprise of following three phases: Warm up phase Following exercise would be performed in warm up; Scissor skier, Criss cross crunches, , Hip circles, Bent over twist. Strengthening: Abdominal bracing Bracing with heel slides Bracing with leg lifts Bracing with bridging Quadruped alternate arm and leg lifts with bracing Side support with knees flexed Cool down phase: Following exercise would be performed for cood down: Child's pose, Cat cow stretch, Lower back stretch, Obliques stretch
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NCT06613607