Effect of Pillates on Children With Backpack Syndrome

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

140 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-10-27

Study Completion Date

2026-01-30

Brief Summary

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This randomized clinical trial focuses on a sample of 139 of children diagnosed with backpack syndrome, assessing both subjective pain levels and objective measures of trunk muscle endurance before and after a structured Pilates intervention. The Pilates regimen is designed to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and promote better posture, all of which are critical for mitigating the adverse effects associated with heavy backpack use.Data will be collected from North Star School Allama Iqbal town,Lahore,Standard Grammar School, Allama iqbal town ,Kips School, Allama iqbal town,Ali School System, Allama Iqbal Town Using standardized pain assessment scales(VAS) and endurance tests(Modified Biering-Sørensen Test), the effect of pilates on pain and trunk endurance will concluded and the data will analysed with spss 23

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Detailed Description

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The research titled "Effects of Pilates on Pain and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Children with Backpack Syndrome" investigates the impact of Pilates exercises on alleviating pain and enhancing trunk muscle endurance in children affected by backpack syndrome. Backpack syndrome refers to musculoskeletal discomfort resulting from improper backpack use, often seen in school-aged children who carry heavy loads, leading to poor posture and potential long-term health issues.

This randomized clinical trial focuses on a sample of 139 of children diagnosed with backpack syndrome, assessing both subjective pain levels and objective measures of trunk muscle endurance before and after a structured Pilates intervention. The Pilates regimen is designed to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and promote better posture, all of which are critical for mitigating the adverse effects associated with heavy backpack use.Data will be collected from North Star School Allama Iqbal town,Lahore,Standard Grammar School, Allama iqbal town ,Kips School, Allama iqbal town,Ali School System, Allama Iqbal Town Using standardized pain assessment scales(VAS) and endurance tests(Modified Biering-Sørensen Test), the effect of pilates on pain and trunk endurance will concluded and the data will analysed with spss 23.

Conditions

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Child, Only

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This randomized clinical trial focuses on a sample of 140 of children diagnosed with backpack syndrome, assessing both subjective pain levels and objective measures of trunk muscle endurance before and after a structured Pilates intervention. The Pilates regimen is designed to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and promote better posture, all of which are critical for mitigating the adverse effects associated with heavy backpack use.Data will be collected from North Star School Allama Iqbal town,Lahore,Standard Grammar School, Allama iqbal town ,Kips School, Allama iqbal town,Ali School System, Allama Iqbal Town Using standardized pain assessment scales(VAS) and endurance tests(Modified Biering-Sørensen Test), the effect of pilates on pain and trunk endurance will concluded and the data will analysed with spss 23.

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Participants will get separate treatment protocols and possible efforts will be put to mask the both group about the treatment

Study Groups

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Group A

Interventional group

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Pilates exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

The exercise program will be performed twice a week for 12 weeks changing the exercises for every four weeks. Pilates exercises will consist of four exercises which are selected from original Pilates plan (month 1: rolling back, one leg stretch, shoulder bridge and the push up; month 2: the hundred, one leg stretch, the leg pull and one leg circle; month 3: roll up, scissors, swimming and one leg stretch) (4)

Group B

Experimental group

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

General Stretching exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Group B will perform routine physical therapy (RPT) alone. These routine exercises will consist of stretching exercises adding some games, stretching and relaxation exercises at the end. i,e stretching exercises, posture training, and spinal flexibility exercises

Interventions

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Pilates exercise

The exercise program will be performed twice a week for 12 weeks changing the exercises for every four weeks. Pilates exercises will consist of four exercises which are selected from original Pilates plan (month 1: rolling back, one leg stretch, shoulder bridge and the push up; month 2: the hundred, one leg stretch, the leg pull and one leg circle; month 3: roll up, scissors, swimming and one leg stretch) (4)

Intervention Type OTHER

General Stretching exercises

Group B will perform routine physical therapy (RPT) alone. These routine exercises will consist of stretching exercises adding some games, stretching and relaxation exercises at the end. i,e stretching exercises, posture training, and spinal flexibility exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Children aged 12-16 years.
* Being Systemically healthy
* Being physically active and participating in ordinary assessments(4)
* Children with musculoskeletal backpain
* Children with hyper thoracic kyphosis i.e. excessive antero-posterior curvature of the thoracic spine of greater than 40°
* Children complaining about low back pain

Exclusion Criteria

* Children with a history of severe musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., scoliosis, fractures, or surgery).
* Any neurological disorders or developmental conditions affecting motor function
* Children with cardiological, metabolic or rheumatic illness
* Children with no complaints of low back pain and postural instability.

Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

16 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes