Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Elastic Resistance Versus Free Weight Training Of Gluteus Medi… (NCT06976242) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Elastic Resistance Versus Free Weight Training Of Gluteus Medius In Improving Pain, Strength, And Overall Gait Speed In Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of elastic resistance training and free weight training in strengthening the gluteus medius muscle among patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Weakness in the gluteus medius can contribute to pelvic instability and altered gait patterns, which may exacerbate low back pain. While both elastic resistance and free weight exercises are commonly used in rehabilitation, there is limited evidence comparing their relative benefits in this population. This study evaluates improvements in pain, muscle strength, and overall gait speed following each intervention. The findings will help guide clinicians in choosing the most effective and accessible strengthening method for patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.
Who can participate
Age range30 Years – 60 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Age 30-60 years
✓. Both males and females of any race and ethnicity
✓. Musculoskeletal condition that affects the gluteus Medius of hip
✓. MMT for gluteus medius is 3 or less than 3
✓. chronic stage of nonspecific low back pain
✓. Cognitively intact (mini mental scale) and able to walk 10 meters with or without support.
✓. Volunteer participations.
Exclusion criteria
✕. Post-surgical conditions like TKR, THR.
✕. Any contraindication to exercise.
✕. Female individuals who have muscular weakness due to pregnancy
✕. Any neurological conditions (myopathies, neuropathies) causing muscular weakness
What they're measuring
1
Change in Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Baseline and at 4 weeks post-intervention
2
Change in Gluteus Medius Muscle Strength
Timeframe: Baseline and at 4 weeks post-intervention
3
Change in Overall Gait Speed
Timeframe: Baseline and at 4 weeks post-intervention