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Effects of Mezieres Method on Muscle Imbalance, Body Awareness and Postural Alignment in Athletes With Lower Back Pain.

NCT07611669 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2026-05-28

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Summary

The current study is a randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the Mezieres Method combined with core stabilization versus routine physiotherapy involving core stabilization on muscle imbalance, body awareness, and postural alignment in athletes with lower back pain. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: an experimental group receiving the Mezieres Method plus core stabilization exercises and a control group receiving routine physiotherapy treatment involving core stabilization alone. Outcomes related to muscle imbalance, body awareness, postural alignment, and pain/function will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The study seeks to determine whether the Mezieres Method combined with core stabilization provides additional benefits in athletes with lower back pain.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Mezieres method plus core stabilization

Participants in Group A was receive Mezières method therapy, focusing on progressive stretching and postural correction aimed at restoring muscle balance and improving awareness of body alignment. Sessions was target major posterior chain muscles, including the erector spinae, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles, using slow, sustained stretching techniques. Each Mezières session was last 30-35 minutes, followed by core stabilization exercises for 15-20 minutes, including plank variations, bridging exercises, and abdominal hollowing techniques to enhance trunk stability. Interventions was administered 3 times per week for 6 weeks by a trained physiotherapist.

OTHER

Routine physiotherapy (core stabilization)

Participants in Group B was perform the same core stabilization exercises as Group A, without Mezières intervention. Exercises was target deep abdominal muscles, multifidus, and pelvic stabilizers, purpose is to improve trunk stability and support postural alignment. Each session was last 20-25 minutes, conducted 3 times per week for 6 weeks, under supervision to ensure correct technique and progression.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Green International University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-03-05
Completion
2026-05-10

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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