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A study to compare 4 weeks of core strengthening exercises and PNF stretching techniques to find out which is more effective in reducing pain and improving daily activities in people aged 35 55 years with long-term low back pain.

Effects of four weeks of Core Stability exercises vs Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Pain and disability in chronic mechanical low back pain on patients aged between 35-55 years - A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110397
Enrollment
54
Registered
2026-05-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M545- Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention1: Core stabilization exercises: Core Stabilization Exercises (CSE) Participants will receive a 4-week core stabilization program. Week 1 includes deep muscle activation (draw-in, bracing,

Sponsors

Dr. Manjusha Arale
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Low back pain more than 12 weeks both genders age 35-55

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of spinal surgery or fracture Presence of specific spinal pathology (tumor, infection, inflammatory conditions) Neurological involvement (e.g., radiculopathy) Any recent trauma to the spine Pregnant females

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Timepoint: All outcome measures will be taken on pre-treatment 1st day and post treatment after 2 weeks and after 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional disability measured using Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)Timepoint: All outcome measures will be taken on pre-treatment 1st day and post treatment after 2 weeks and after 4 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Manjusha Arale

VSPMs College of Physiotherapy

priyankadeshmukh@vspmscop.edu.in9021101589

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026