Effect of Pillates on Children With Backpack Syndrome

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Child, Only

Treatments: Other: Pilates exercise; Other: General Stretching exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07248514

REC/RCR&AHS/MUHAMMADFAROOQI

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized clinical trial focuses on a sample of 139 of children diagnosed with backpack syndrome, assessing both subjective pain levels and objective measures of trunk muscle endurance before and after a structured Pilates intervention. The Pilates regimen is designed to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and promote better posture, all of which are critical for mitigating the adverse effects associated with heavy backpack use.Data will be collected from North Star School Allama Iqbal town,Lahore,Standard Grammar School, Allama iqbal town ,Kips School, Allama iqbal town,Ali School System, Allama Iqbal Town Using standardized pain assessment scales(VAS) and endurance tests(Modified Biering-Sørensen Test), the effect of pilates on pain and trunk endurance will concluded and the data will analysed with spss 23

Full description

The research titled "Effects of Pilates on Pain and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Children with Backpack Syndrome" investigates the impact of Pilates exercises on alleviating pain and enhancing trunk muscle endurance in children affected by backpack syndrome. Backpack syndrome refers to musculoskeletal discomfort resulting from improper backpack use, often seen in school-aged children who carry heavy loads, leading to poor posture and potential long-term health issues.

This randomized clinical trial focuses on a sample of 139 of children diagnosed with backpack syndrome, assessing both subjective pain levels and objective measures of trunk muscle endurance before and after a structured Pilates intervention. The Pilates regimen is designed to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and promote better posture, all of which are critical for mitigating the adverse effects associated with heavy backpack use.Data will be collected from North Star School Allama Iqbal town,Lahore,Standard Grammar School, Allama iqbal town ,Kips School, Allama iqbal town,Ali School System, Allama Iqbal Town Using standardized pain assessment scales(VAS) and endurance tests(Modified Biering-Sørensen Test), the effect of pilates on pain and trunk endurance will concluded and the data will analysed with spss 23.

Enrollment: 140 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 12 to 16 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Children aged 12-16 years.
• Being Systemically healthy
• Being physically active and participating in ordinary assessments(4)
• Children with musculoskeletal backpain
• Children with hyper thoracic kyphosis i.e. excessive antero-posterior curvature of the thoracic spine of greater than 40°
• Children complaining about low back pain

Exclusion criteria

• Children with a history of severe musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., scoliosis, fractures, or surgery).
• Any neurological disorders or developmental conditions affecting motor function
• Children with cardiological, metabolic or rheumatic illness
• Children with no complaints of low back pain and postural instability.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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140 participants in 2 patient groups

Group A

Active Comparator group

Description:

Interventional group

Treatment:

Other: Pilates exercise

Group B

Active Comparator group

Description:

Experimental group

Treatment:

Other: General Stretching exercises