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Comparison of Physiotherapy Methods Applied To The Diaphragm In Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT07022132 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2026-01-02

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Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of conservative treatment with diaphragmatic myofascial release (DMR) and abdominal hypopressive exercise (AHE) technique added to conservative treatment in chronic low back pain.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Diaphragmatic myofascial release (DMR)

The physiotherapist, positioned on the head side of the supine patient, makes bilateral contact with the pisiform, hypothenar region and the underside of the 7th-10th costal cartilages with the last three fingers. During the inspiration phase, he/she pulls the contact points cephalically and slightly laterally with both hands, accompanying the elevation of the costae. During expiration, it deepens the contact towards the inner costal margin, maintaining resistance. In subsequent breathing cycles, it gradually increases the depth of contact inside the costal margin. The application is performed in 2 sets of 10 deep breaths with 1 minute between them.

OTHER

Abdominal hypopressive exercise (AHE)

Each session consists of 6 hypopressive abdominal exercises with a 2-minute recovery period in between, and each exercise is repeated 3 times. This manoeuvre consists of expelling all air until the reserve volume is reached, then holding the breath (expiratory apnoea) and pulling the abdominal wall inwards and cranially by opening the costae without allowing air to enter. Exercises are performed in 6 different positions.

OTHER

Conservative treatment

It consists of lumbar flexion and extension, stretching and strengthening exercises for the waist, back and abdominal region.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medipol University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hatice Hümeyra Akıl · Medipol University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-10
Primary Completion
2025-06-20
Completion
2025-06-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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