A total of 80 patients, aged between 20 and 60 years, diagnosed with non-specific low back pain and not meeting the exclusion criteria, who registered at the outpatient clinics of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, between June 1, 2024 and June 1, 2025, were planned to be included in our thesis study, which was planned to be prospective, randomized and single-blind. After the patients are informed verbally and in writing about the purpose, duration and application method of the study and their consent is obtained, they will be asked to sign the "Informed Consent Form". Patient evaluation and follow-up forms will be filled out during pre-treatment and post-treatment follow-ups. After patients who meet the study inclusion criteria are included in the study, they will be numbered according to the order of application and then randomly assigned to the intervention group or control group by a computer program into 2 groups. In addition to a brochure containing patient education, showing the application method of core stabilization exercises, the number of sets and repetitions, the intervention group (G1) will receive a back school program in a total of 2 sessions of videoconference interviews, and the exercises will be explained to them, supported by visuals and videos. In addition, patients will be provided with the application that will be provided with your support, and will be provided with core stabilization exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. The control group (G2) will receive a brochure that includes patient education, showing the application method of core stabilization exercises, the number of sets and repetitions, as well as a face-to-face back school program in our hospital for a total of 2 sessions. The exercise program will be carried out face to face, 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks, at the Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, under the supervision of a physician, with each exercise session being in groups of 8 people.
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index
Timeframe: Day 1 (before starting treatment), Day 60 (end of treatment), Day 120 (two months after the end of treatment)
Visuel Analog Scale
Timeframe: Day 1 (before starting treatment), Day 60 (end of treatment), Day 120 (two months after the end of treatment)