Relationship Between Core Muscles Endurance and Saliba's Postural Classification System in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Core Muscles; Low Back Pain, Mechanical; Endurance; Saliba's Postural Classification System

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06660472

Sara-008490

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between core muscles endurance and Saliba Postural Classification System in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

Full description

chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP) is a significant health issue affecting 85-90% of the general and athletic population, causing a significant socioeconomic burden. This study aims to address functional deficits in patients with CMLBP, reducing the burden and improving care delivery and work performance. Core muscle dysfunction, particularly multifidus and transversus abdominus muscles, is found in patients with CMLBP. However, the relationship between posture, function, and pain is not established due to the absence of a standardized postural classification system. The proposed tests can help infer the stability and function of core muscles in patients with CMLBP, enabling researchers to develop effective treatment programs. This study may also benefit physical therapists by providing an evidence-based approach in assessment using a valid and reliable postural classification system. Future research may address the relationship between core muscle endurance and Saliba Postural Classification System in patients with CMLBP.

Enrollment: 60 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 50 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Sixty male and female patients with CMLBP of more than 3 months duration
2. Patients with body mass between 18-25
3. Patients aged between 20-50 years old
4. Moderate level of pain (4-6 on visual analogue scale)
5. Minimal level of disability (0% to 20%) on Oswestry disability index as defined as "the patient can cope with most living activities. Usually, no treatment is indicated apart from advice on lifting, sitting, and exercise.

Exclusion criteria

Participants will be excluded if they did not meet the inclusion criteria mentioned above.