comparing two exercises namely stretching and strengthening of tight hip muscle to reduce low back pain

A comparative analysis of stretching and strengthening exercises for alleviating iliopsoas tightness misdiagnosed as low back pain in athletes - NA

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/03/082252

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Stretching exercise for hip flexor muscle(Iliopsoas): Stretching is a therapeutic exercise technique designed to improve iliopsoas muscle. This stretch is done to relieve tension and ti

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Male and Female players 2.Players who practice regularly 3.Aged between 18-25 years 4.Players who suffered back pain 5.Athletes who have 10 or more than 10 degree of iliopsoas tightness

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.History of trauma of lumber spine and pelvic 2.Inflammatory condition that affect motion 3.Cardiac problem 4.Presence of tumors that can restrict the hip range of motion 5.Spinal deformity 6.Recent injury and surgery 7.Off season 8.Hamstring tightness

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)Timepoint: T1 and T2 T1 Pre intervention (baseline) T2 Post intervention (after 1 week of treatment)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
MODIFIED THOMAS TESTTimepoint: T1 & T2 T1-Pre intervention (baseline) T2-Post intervention (after1 week of treatment)	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bishlesh

Lovely Professional University

bishlesh@gmail.com8054686814

Outcome results

None listed

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