Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly affecting individuals in occupations that demand prolonged sitting or standing, such as healthcare professionals. The nature of their work often involves sustained postures, physical exertion, and repetitive movements, which compromise core muscle function and neuromuscular control, increasing the risk of spinal dysfunction and pain. Core stabilization exercises have been widely recognized for their role in improving trunk strength, enhancing postural alignment, and reducing spinal loading, thereby preventing LBP. Similarly, neuromuscular facilitation exercises aim to optimize muscle activation patterns, improve coordination, and restore functional movement, making them a promising strategy for LBP prevention. Despite the individual benefits of these approaches, there is a paucity of comparative research investigating their relative effectiveness in the prevention of LBP, particularly in populations with demanding physical and postural requirements, such as healthcare professionals. This study seeks to fill this gap by comparing the effects of core stabilization exercises and neuromuscular facilitation exercises on LBP prevention among healthcare professionals.The findings will provide evidence-based guidance for designing targeted interventions, ultimately promoting musculoskeletal health and enhancing the occupational well-being of this vulnerable group.
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Dynamic Sit Up Test.
Timeframe: Baseline to 8th week
Biering sorenson Test.
Timeframe: Baseline to 8th week
Functional movement Screen.
Timeframe: Baseline to 8th week