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
Cumhuriyet University
46 participants
Jul 30, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Low back pain persisting for at least 3 months
- No neurological, rheumatological, or musculoskeletal system problems
Exclusion Criteria7
- 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
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Interventions
The core exercise group will perform core stabilization exercises for a total of 15 sessions, five days a week for three weeks. Exercises will include pelvic tilt, bridge, dead bug, bird dog, mini squats on a balance board, and wall planks. The number of repetitions will be increased from 10 to 20, and plank duration will be increased from 30 seconds to 45 seconds. A 5-minute warm-up and cool-down session will be included.
This group will perform core stabilization exercises combined with the 360-degree breathing technique, for a total of 15 sessions over three weeks (five days a week). "360-degree breathing" is a novel breathing method targeting deep and controlled inhalations into various regions of the body. Unlike traditional breathing exercises, 360-degree breathing ensures that all directions of the lungs are equally ventilated.
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NCT06943898