Study to Compare Core Stabilization Exercises combined with Positional Release Technique and Muscle Energy Technique on Hamstrings for Low Back Pain in College Going Students

Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercises combined with Positional Release Technique on Hamstring versus Muscle Energy Technique on Hamstring on Non-Specific Low Back Pain in College Going Students - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/101288

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Core stabilization exercises Positional Release Technique: Core stabilization exercises Muscle energy technique Intervention2: core stabilisation exercises and Positional Release Techni

abdominal draw-in in supine lying, abdominal draw-in in prone lying, abdominal draw-in in standing, abdominal draw-in in quadruped position, Muscle enegry technique on hamstring muscle

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Positive Active knee extension test. 2. No hamstring stretching in last 6 months. 3. Pain intensity more than 4 on Numerical Pain Rating Scale. 4. Mild to moderate functional disability as indicated by Modified Oswestry Disability Index Score between 20 to 60 percent. 5. Sedentary lifestyle and prolonged sitting due to academic activities on Global Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Specific low back pain. 2. Recent injuries and Spinal surgeries 3. Pregnancy 4. Limb length discrepancy 5. Any Neurological, Cardiovascular and Metabolic disorder. 6. Acute or chronic hamstring muscle strain 7. Musculoskeletal disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale Modified Oswestry Disability Index. Active Knee Extension Test Prone Bridge Test Modified Schober s testTimepoint: Baseline After 3 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnmoldeep Kaur

Khalsa College Amritsar

anmolkaur3400@gmail.com9877981703

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026