Relationship Between Core Muscles Endurance and Saliba's Postural Classification System in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

NCT ID: NCT06660472

Last Updated: 2024-10-28

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 60 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-11-01
• Study Completion Date: 2024-07-01

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between core muscles endurance and Saliba Postural Classification System in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

Detailed Description

chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP) is a significant health issue affecting 85-90% of the general and athletic population, causing a significant socioeconomic burden. This study aims to address functional deficits in patients with CMLBP, reducing the burden and improving care delivery and work performance. Core muscle dysfunction, particularly multifidus and transversus abdominus muscles, is found in patients with CMLBP. However, the relationship between posture, function, and pain is not established due to the absence of a standardized postural classification system. The proposed tests can help infer the stability and function of core muscles in patients with CMLBP, enabling researchers to develop effective treatment programs. This study may also benefit physical therapists by providing an evidence-based approach in assessment using a valid and reliable postural classification system. Future research may address the relationship between core muscle endurance and Saliba Postural Classification System in patients with CMLBP.

Conditions

Core Muscles; Endurance; Saliba's Postural Classification System; Low Back Pain, Mechanical

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: OTHER
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1. Sixty male and female patients with CMLBP of more than 3 months duration

2. Patients with body mass between 18-25

3. Patients aged between 20-50 years old

4. Moderate level of pain (4-6 on visual analogue scale)

5. Minimal level of disability (0% to 20%) on Oswestry disability index as defined as "the patient can cope with most living activities. Usually, no treatment is indicated apart from advice on lifting, sitting, and exercise.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 50 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Sara Eltelbany

principal investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university

Giza, , Egypt

Countries

Egypt

Other Identifiers

Sara-008490

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id