CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Mezieres Method on Muscle Imbalance, Body Awareness and Postural Alignment in Athletes With Lower Back Pain.

Pakistan36 participantsStarted 2025-01-01

Plain-language summary

The current study is a randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the Mezieres Method combined with core stabilization versus routine physiotherapy involving core stabilization on muscle imbalance, body awareness, and postural alignment in athletes with lower back pain. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: an experimental group receiving the Mezieres Method plus core stabilization exercises and a control group receiving routine physiotherapy treatment involving core stabilization alone. Outcomes related to muscle imbalance, body awareness, postural alignment, and pain/function will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The study seeks to determine whether the Mezieres Method combined with core stabilization provides additional benefits in athletes with lower back pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with non-specific LBP lasting at least three months with following test (Straight Leg Raise Test, Slump Test, Schober's Test ) * Athletes aged 18-35 years of either gender * Athletes should exhibit signs of postural imbalance or muscular chain dysfunction * Functional limitation related to posture or movement. * Patient undergoing physiotherapy intervention for musculoskeletal disorders. * Reduced trunk mobility, impaired postural alignment, or functional defects. Exclusion Criteria: * History of spinal surgery, fracture, or structural deformity (e.g., scoliosis, spondylolisthesis). * Neurological or systemic disorders affecting balance or muscle control * Current use of medications that may effect musculoskeletal performance (e.g., corticosteroids, muscle relaxants) * Pregnancy or any contraindication to physical activity

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Muscle Imbalance

Timeframe: Baseline and after six weeks

Postural Alignment

Timeframe: Baseline and after six weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07611669

SponsorGreen International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-05

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