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Egoscue and Core Stabilization for Chronic Low Back Pain

14 luglio 2026 aggiornato da: University of Lahore

Egoscue Based Postural Correction Combined With Core Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain is a widespread musculoskeletal condition that limits mobility and affects quality of life. It is often caused due to the poor posture, hyperlordosis and weak core muscles. This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of egoscue based postural correction combined with core stabilization exercises compared to core stabilization exercises alone in managing chronic low back pain. The primary outcomes measures includes numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), disability (Oswestry Disability Index), while secondary outcomes includes range of motion (Inclinometer), and posture (flexicurve Ruler).

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Descrizione dettagliata

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal condition characterized by pain and discomfort in the lumbar region. It significantly affects functional activities, posture, mobility, and quality of life. Persistent low back pain may lead to muscle weakness, reduced spinal stability, limited range of motion, and increased disability in daily activities. Poor posture, especially lumbar hyperlordosis, is considered one of the contributing biomechanical factors associated with chronic low back pain. Core stabilization exercises are widely used in physiotherapy rehabilitation for chronic low back pain. Improvement in core muscle activation helps enhance spinal stability, reduce mechanical stress on the lumbar spine, improve functional performance, and decrease pain intensity.

Egoscue-based postural correction exercises are designed to improve body alignment, muscle balance, and postural symmetry through a sequence of therapeutic exercises. These exercises focus on correcting abnormal posture, restoring muscular balance, and improving movement patterns.

Although both core stabilization exercises and Egoscue-based postural correction exercises have individually shown beneficial effects in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, there is limited evidence regarding their combined effectiveness in patients with chronic low back pain associated with lumbar hyperlordosis.

Therefore, this randomized clinical trial aims to compare Egoscue-based postural correction combined with core stabilization exercises versus core stabilization exercises alone in patients with chronic low back pain.

Pain intensity will be measured using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), and functional disability Urdu Version of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Secondary outcomes will include lumbar range of motion measured by inclinometer and posture/lumbar lordosis assessed by the Flexicurve ruler. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of combining Egoscue-based postural correction with core stabilization exercises for improving pain, disability, posture, and spinal mobility in patients with chronic low back pain.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

64

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Luoghi di studio

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab Province
      • Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54782
        • The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients aged 25-55 years , both genders
  • Pain 4-7/10 (NPRS)
  • Patients with chronic low back pain
  • Hyperlumbar lordosis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with lumbar radiculopathy
  • Patients taking painkiller medications, patients with other spinal pathologies
  • Patients with neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis), patients with any cardiac or psychological disorders

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Separare

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: Egoscue Exercises Combined with Core Stabilization Exercises
These patients will receive Egoscue-based postural correction exercises combined with core stabilization exercises alongside physiotherapy care for the management of chronic low back pain.
Altro: Core stabilization exercises
  • Physiotherapy care: 10 minutes of hot pack therapy combined with TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) for pain relief, reduction of muscle spasm, and muscle relaxation before exercise intervention.
  • Core stabilization exercises:15 minutes core stabilization exercises including Crook Lying Position(20sec),Crook Lying with One Leg Extended,Quadruped with Neutral Head(3X5reps),Plank Position(10sec),prone lying arm at side(15sec),Sitting Erect on Chair,trunk muscle activation,and postural control.
  • Treatment schedule: Total treatment session will consist of 45 minutes including 10 minutes of hot pack with TENS and 35 minutes of core stabilization exercises. Treatment will be provided 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks.
Altro: Egoscue exercises
  • Physiotherapy care:10 minutes hot pack therapy combined with TENS for pain relief, reduce muscle spasm,and muscle relaxation before exercise
  • Egoscue exercises:20 minutes Egoscue-based postural correction exercises including Static Back Exercise,Static Back with Breathing,Abdominal Contraction,Abductor Press(3sets 5reps)hold10sec,Overhead Extension,Elbow Curls on Wall,Static Wall, Upper Spinal Twist,Pelvic Tilts,Supine Groin Progression,Air Bench.(3sets 5reps)
  • Core stabilization exercises:15 minutes core stabilization exercises including Crook Lying Position(20sec),Crook Lying with One Leg Extended,Quadruped with Neutral Head(3X5reps),Plank Position(10sec),prone lying arm at side(15sec),Sitting Erect on Chair,trunk muscle activation,and postural control.
  • Treatment schedule:Session will consist 45 minutes including 10 minutes hot pack with TENS,20 minutes Egoscue exercises, and 15 minutes core stabilization exercises.Treatment will be provided 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks
Comparatore attivo: Core Stabilization Exercises
These patients will receive core stabilization exercises alongside physiotherapy care for the management of chronic low back pain with hyperlumbar lordosis.
Altro: Core stabilization exercises
  • Physiotherapy care: 10 minutes of hot pack therapy combined with TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) for pain relief, reduction of muscle spasm, and muscle relaxation before exercise intervention.
  • Core stabilization exercises:15 minutes core stabilization exercises including Crook Lying Position(20sec),Crook Lying with One Leg Extended,Quadruped with Neutral Head(3X5reps),Plank Position(10sec),prone lying arm at side(15sec),Sitting Erect on Chair,trunk muscle activation,and postural control.
  • Treatment schedule: Total treatment session will consist of 45 minutes including 10 minutes of hot pack with TENS and 35 minutes of core stabilization exercises. Treatment will be provided 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Pain Intensity
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point self-reported pain scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain imaginable. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity (worse outcome)
Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Lumbar Range of Motion (ROM)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Lumbar spine range of motion measured using an Inclinometer, a reliable tool for assessing joint angle movement.
Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Postural Alignment
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 4 weeks and at 8th week of intervention
Lumbar lordosis and postural changes assessed using a Flexicurve Ruler, which measures spinal curvature by tracing the contour of the lumbar spine
Baseline, 4 weeks and at 8th week of intervention
Functional Disability
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention
Functional disability will be assessed using the Urdu version of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The ODI consists of 10 items, each scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50, which is commonly expressed as a percentage (0% to 100%). Higher scores indicate greater disability and poorer functional status (worse outcome)
Baseline, 4th week and at 8 weeks of intervention

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

University of Lahore

Investigatori

  • Cattedra di studio: Sahreen Anwar, PhD, University of Lahore

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Studia le date principali

Inizio studio (Effettivo)

15 novembre 2025

Completamento primario (Stimato)

15 agosto 2026

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

15 settembre 2026

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

28 giugno 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

28 giugno 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

6 luglio 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

16 luglio 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

14 luglio 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 settembre 2025

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Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • UOL/IREB/25/12/0038

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Hai intenzione di condividere i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)?

NO

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Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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