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Effect of Coordinated Locomotor Training on Lumbopelvic Stability and Pain in Runners With Mechanical Low Back Pain

NCT07604168 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2026-05-22

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Summary

Mechanical low back pain is a common problem among novice runners, often caused by poor control of the lumbopelvic region and weak core stability. Coordinated Locomotor Training is a neuromotor exercise approach that improves the coordination of arm and leg movements while activating trunk muscles. This study aims to determine whether Coordinated Locomotor Training improves lumbopelvic stability and reduces pain-related limitations in runners with mechanical low back pain compared to plyometric training. The study is a randomized controlled trial that will enroll 28 novice runners from universities in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive Coordinated Locomotor Training for 60 minutes per session, twice weekly, for 8 weeks. The other group will receive plyometric training for the same duration and frequency. Lumbopelvic stability will be measured using a pelvic inclinometer and a flexible ruler. Pain levels will be measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Measurements will be taken before and after the 8-week intervention period. The investigators hypothesize that Coordinated Locomotor Training will lead to greater improvements in lumbopelvic stability and greater reductions in pain compared to plyometric training.

Conditions

  • Mechanical Low Back Pain
  • Lumbopelvic Pain

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Coordinated Locomotor Training

Coordinated Locomotor Training is a neuromotor exercise program that enhances synchronization of upper and lower limb movements while promoting trunk muscle activation. The protocol includes sprinter and skater pattern exercises performed in four positions: supine, crawling, sitting, and standing. Participants perform 10 repetitions per set, completing 3 sets per session. Each session includes a 5-minute warm-up followed by 30 minutes of active training, totaling 60 minutes per session. The intervention is delivered twice weekly for 8 weeks (16 sessions total) by a trained physical therapist.

BEHAVIORAL

Plyometric Training

Plyometric training consists of explosive jump exercises designed to improve power and neuromuscular control. The protocol includes two sets of 30-second stimulation sessions with multidirectional hops, followed by six series of squat jumps using a 45 cm box height. Each series includes 30 seconds of activation and 30 seconds of relaxation, with a two-second gap between each jump. Total session time is 60 minutes, delivered twice weekly for 8 weeks (16 sessions total).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Faisalabad

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-04-19
Completion
2026-04-24

Countries

  • Pakistan

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