comparison between joint position facilitation training and core strengthening exercises for pain, balance and fear of movement in patients with chronic low back pain

COMPARISON BETWEEN EFFECTIVENESS OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION TRAINING AND CORE STABILIZATION EXERCISE ON PAIN, DYNAMIC BALANCE AND FEAR OF MOVEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN: TWO GROUPS PRE-TEST AND POST-TEST EXPERIMENTAL STUDY DESIGN

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/03/032384

Enrollment

Registered

2021-03-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M709- Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Trunk Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: (a)- Trunk PNF: 1.Rhythmic Stabilisation- During first week patient concentrates on rhythmic stabilisation. In this technique Therapist

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Body Mass Index (BMI): Normal Weight- 18.5 Over Weight- 25 Patients with chronic non-specific low back pain since last 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any history of trauma to the trunk and lower limbs since last 6 months. 2. History of lumbopelvic surgery since last 6 months. 3. Any spinal pathology (disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis) 4. Any Neurological deficits 5. Leg length discrepancy (apparent leg length and true leg length) 6. Pregnancy 7. Vestibular and any other balance disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lower Quarter Y-balance TestTimepoint: it will be taken at baseline and 3 weeks after treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Fear Avoidance Belief QuestionnaireTimepoint: it will be taken at baseline and 3 weeks after treatment.;Numerical Pain Rating ScaleTimepoint: it will be taken at baseline and 3 weeks after treatment.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSaumya Kothiyal

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. MM(DU)

manu.goyal@mmumullana.org8307715320

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026