Effects of Mezieres Method on Muscle Imbalance, Body Awareness and Postural Alignment in Athletes With Lower Back Pain. (MEZ-LBP)
Studienübersicht
Status
Status
Bedingungen
Bedingungen
Intervention / Behandlung
Intervention / Behandlung
Detaillierte Beschreibung
Studientyp
Studientyp
Einschreibung (Tatsächlich)
Einschreibung
Phase
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- Unzutreffend
Kontakte und Standorte
Studienorte
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Punjab Province
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Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
- Green International University
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Teilnahmekriterien
Zulassungskriterien
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Studienberechtigtes Alter
- Erwachsene
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Beschreibung
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with non-specific LBP lasting at least three months with following test (Straight Leg Raise Test, Slump Test, Schober's Test )
- Athletes aged 18-35 years of either gender
- Athletes should exhibit signs of postural imbalance or muscular chain dysfunction
- Functional limitation related to posture or movement.
- Patient undergoing physiotherapy intervention for musculoskeletal disorders.
- Reduced trunk mobility, impaired postural alignment, or functional defects.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of spinal surgery, fracture, or structural deformity (e.g., scoliosis, spondylolisthesis).
- Neurological or systemic disorders affecting balance or muscle control
- Current use of medications that may effect musculoskeletal performance (e.g., corticosteroids, muscle relaxants)
- Pregnancy or any contraindication to physical activity
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Designdetails
- Hauptzweck: Behandlung
- Zuteilung: Zufällig
- Interventionsmodell: Parallele Zuordnung
- Maskierung: Single
Anzahl der Arme
Waffen und Interventionen
Teilnehmergruppe / ArmTeilnehmergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / BehandlungIntervention / Behandlung |
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Experimental: Mezieres method plus core stabilization
Participants in this arm will receive the Mezieres Method combined with core stabilization exercises.
The intervention will focus on global postural stretching, correction of muscle chain imbalance, breathing control, body awareness training, and activation of deep core muscles to improve postural alignment and functional outcomes in athletes with lower back pain.
Treatment sessions will be supervised by a physiotherapist and conducted according to the study protocol throughout the intervention period.
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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.
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Aktiver Komparator: Routine physiotherapy (core stabilization)
Participants in this arm will receive routine physiotherapy management consisting of conventional core stabilization exercises, lumbar strengthening, stretching exercises, and standard physiotherapy rehabilitation techniques commonly used for lower back pain in athletes.
Sessions will be conducted with the same treatment frequency and duration as the experimental group.
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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.
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Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Ergebnis Maßnahme |
Maßnahmenbeschreibung |
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Muscle Imbalance
Zeitfenster: Baseline and after six weeks
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Muscle imbalance refers to unequal strength or flexibility between opposing lumbar pelvic muscle groups.
Muscle imbalance will be assessed using the NYPRC postural alignment and muscle imbalance assessment protocol.
The NYPRC evaluates postural deviations and muscle imbalance patterns through observational assessment of body alignment in standing posture.
Scores are assigned to different body segments, with lower scores indicating greater postural deviation and muscle imbalance and higher scores indicating better alignment.
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Baseline and after six weeks
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Postural Alignment
Zeitfenster: Baseline and after six weeks
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Postural alignment refers to the biomechanical positioning of the spine and pelvis across sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes.
The New York Posture Rating Chart (NYPRC) is used to evaluate postural alignment and stability by assessing different body segments.
Interpretation: Scores are assigned based on alignment of body parts (head, shoulders, spine, pelvis, etc.) Higher total score = better posture and stability Lower score = poor posture or imbalance
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Baseline and after six weeks
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Sekundäre Ergebnismessungen
Sekundäre Ergebnismessungen
Ergebnis Maßnahme |
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Body Awareness
Zeitfenster: Baseline and after six weeks
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Body awareness describes one's conscious perception and control of body position and movement.
It was measured using the validated Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ).
Higher scores reflect better proprioceptive integration.
Improvements was supported by participants' subjective reports of enhanced comfort, control, and movement confidence during functional tasks.
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Baseline and after six weeks
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Pain Intensity
Zeitfenster: Baseline and after six weeks
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Pain intensity represents the participant's subjective level of lower back discomfort.
It was evaluated using the VAS, ranging from 0 to 10.
A clinically meaningful change is defined as a reduction of two or more points, as supported by previous athletic rehabilitation trials.
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Baseline and after six weeks
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- GIU/REC/26-26
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