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Comparison of Core Stabilization and Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises for Lowback Pain Prevention

NCT06846203 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 63

Last updated 2026-02-19

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Summary

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly affecting individuals in occupations that demand prolonged sitting or standing, such as healthcare professionals. The nature of their work often involves sustained postures, physical exertion, and repetitive movements, which compromise core muscle function and neuromuscular control, increasing the risk of spinal dysfunction and pain. Core stabilization exercises have been widely recognized for their role in improving trunk strength, enhancing postural alignment, and reducing spinal loading, thereby preventing LBP. Similarly, neuromuscular facilitation exercises aim to optimize muscle activation patterns, improve coordination, and restore functional movement, making them a promising strategy for LBP prevention. Despite the individual benefits of these approaches, there is a paucity of comparative research investigating their relative effectiveness in the prevention of LBP, particularly in populations with demanding physical and postural requirements, such as healthcare professionals.

This study seeks to fill this gap by comparing the effects of core stabilization exercises and neuromuscular facilitation exercises on LBP prevention among healthcare professionals.The findings will provide evidence-based guidance for designing targeted interventions, ultimately promoting musculoskeletal health and enhancing the occupational well-being of this vulnerable group.

Conditions

  • Postural Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Core stabilization Exercise Group

This group will be subjected to following core stabilization exercises: 1: Sit-up-1, 2: Sit-up-2, 3: Back extention-1, 4: Back extention-2 , 5: Front plank, 6: Back bridge , 7: Quadruped , 8:Side bridge A combination of activities will be administered and alterations will be made every session. Session will be held 3 times per week for 8 consecutive weeks.

OTHER

Neuromuscular Fascilitation Exercise Group

This group will be subjected to neuromuscular facilitation exercises : Week 1: McGill curl up, Week 2: Bird dog stretch, Week 3: Side bridge or mermaid side bridge with bent knees, Week 4: Single leg stretching, Week 5: Shoulder bridge Week 6: "Tai chi Warrior" stance, Week 7 \& 8: Cat - cow - downward facing dog, Hip circumduction, hamstring stretching, starting position Session will be held 3 times per week for 8 consecutive weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aisha Razzaq, PHD* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-30
Completion
2026-01-02

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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