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Dynamic Versus Traditional Core Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Sponsor: University of Lahore
Summary
This research investigated the effectiveness of two different types of core strengthening exercises: dynamic versus traditional exercises. The participants comprised of individuals aged between 20-50 years, who have been suffering from chronic nonspecific low back pain for more than 12 weeks. The sample comprised of 70 participants, who were divided into two groups using random sampling. Group 1 performed dynamic core strengthening exercises, while Group 2 performed traditional core strengthening exercises. These two groups received routine physiotherapy, and were treated three times a week for a period of 8 weeks. The pain, back-related disability and assessment of lumbosacral stability was performed at the start and 8 weeks after the treatment using the Visual Analogue Scale, the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire and the Prone Instability Test, respectively. The aim of the study was to find out which of the two core strengthening exercise programs offered the participants more pain relief, and more improvement in lumbosacral stability and back-related disability.
Official title: The Efficiency of Dynamic Versus Traditional Core Strengthening Exercise in Pain Relief, Core Stability, and Functional Mobility in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2025-12-15
Completion Date
2026-04-28
Last Updated
2026-10-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Routine Physiotherapy
Routine physiotherapy included 10 minutes of lumbar heat application, static calf stretching, unilateral knee-to-chest exercise, pain-free straight-leg raises, and cross-leg stretching. This was provided prior to the scheduled core strengthening exercises.
Dynamic Core Strengthening Exercises
Participants were required to maintain trunk stability while executing progressive alternate and opposite upper and lower limb movements. These exercises, done in a four-point kneeling position, were repeated in three sets of one-minute duration with one-minute interval rests. This treatment was applied three times a week for two months.
Traditional Core Strengthening Exercises
The participants performed progressive bridging and straight leg raising exercises. They performed each exercise in sets of three and rested for one minute between sets. This treatment was delivered three times a week for a duration of eight weeks.
Locations (1)
University of Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan