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Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Elastic Resistance Versus Free Weight Training Of Gluteus Medius In Improving Pain, Strength, And Overall Gait Speed In Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

NCT06976242 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-09-03

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of elastic resistance training and free weight training in strengthening the gluteus medius muscle among patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Weakness in the gluteus medius can contribute to pelvic instability and altered gait patterns, which may exacerbate low back pain. While both elastic resistance and free weight exercises are commonly used in rehabilitation, there is limited evidence comparing their relative benefits in this population. This study evaluates improvements in pain, muscle strength, and overall gait speed following each intervention. The findings will help guide clinicians in choosing the most effective and accessible strengthening method for patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Elastic Resistance Training

The type of resistance exercises in which the participants use the Thera Band of yellow and red colours (weight about 2-2.5 kg with full elongation) for resistance training

PROCEDURE

Free Weight Exercises

The type of resistance exercises in which the participants use weight cuffs (weight 2-2.5 kg) tied to their lower leg for resistance training

PROCEDURE

Conventional Training

The conventional training includes side-lying hip abductions, standing weighted abductions, and lateral step-ups exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Khyber Medical University Peshawar

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Gulab Noor, MSPT · Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Khyber Medical University Peshawar

  • Dr Hazrat Bilal, PhD* · Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Khyber Medical University Peshawar

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-01
Primary Completion
2025-06-29
Completion
2025-08-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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