Proprioceptive, Calisthenic, and Kinesthetic Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain

Summary

Numerous studies have emphasized the debilitating effects of chronic low back pain (CLBP), which persists for over 12 weeks and impacts approximately 20% of the global population. The etiology of CLBP encompasses various factors, such as sedentary lifestyles, diminished muscle strength, poor neuromuscular control of deep trunk muscles, and compromised proprioception, all contributing to lumbar spine strain. These factors result in limitations in essential daily activities, significantly diminishing the overall quality of life. Continued exploration in this field is essential to furthering our understanding of managing chronic low back pain. Investigating alternative treatment approaches, such as proprioceptive, calisthenic, and kinesthetic exercises, contributes to expanding the range of solutions available for addressing this issue. Embracing a diverse array of interventions not only proves beneficial but also holds promise in providing long-term advantages for enhancing patients' overall well-being. Therefore, this study aims to comprehensively investigate the combined effects of proprioceptive, kinesthetic, and calisthenic exercises, alongside core stabilization exercises, in alleviating chronic low back pain and their potential to enhance range of motion and diminish functional disability in individuals with CLBP in Lahore, Pakistan.

Conditions

• Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)

Interventions

OTHER

core stabilization exercises

The core exercises would be held for 7 to 8 seconds, repeated 10 times, and rest for 3 seconds between repetitions and 1 minute rest between each exercise. These exercises will include: 1. Abdominal hollowing 2. Supine extension bridge 3. Partial Curls

OTHER

heat therapy

The heat therapy would be applied to the lumbar region for 10 minutes.

OTHER

proprioceptive exercises

The proprioceptive exercises will include rest for 3 seconds between repetitions and 1-minute rest between each exercise. These exercises will include: 1. One leg balance - 10 seconds hold time with 3 repetitions 2. Forward leg swings - 15 swings 3. Sideways leg swings - 15 swings

OTHER

calisthenic exercises

The calisthenic exercises will include: 1. Abductor's leg raise for 10 repetitions 2. Prone leg extension for 10 repetitions 3. Alternate toe touch for 10 repetitions

OTHER

kinesthetic exercises

The kinesthetic exercises will have 1 minute rest in between exercises. These exercises will include: 1. Toe walking for 20 meters distance 2. Heel walking for 20 meters distance

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Syed Shakil ur Rehman, PhD · Riphah International University, Lahore

• Hatoma Fatima Malik, DPT · Riphah International University, Lahore

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

25 Years

Max Age

45 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-07-15

Primary Completion

2024-12-30

Completion

2025-01-30

Countries

• Pakistan

Study Locations