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WATERinMOTION Aquatic Exercise Program Compared to Land-Based Rehabilitation on Low-Back Pain Relief and Quality of Life
Sponsor: University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Summary
This randomized controlled trial compares the efficacy of an 8-week WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program versus land-based rehabilitation for reducing low-back pain (LBP) and improving quality of life in sedentary, overweight/obese middle-aged women (n=45). Outcomes include pain intensity (VAS), functional disability (ODI), and health-related quality of life (SF-36).
Official title: "Efficacy of the WATERinMOTION Aquatic Exercise Program Compared to Land-Based Rehabilitation on Low-Back Pain Relief and Quality of Life in Sedentary Overweight and Obese Middle-Aged Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
45 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-01-25
Completion Date
2025-05-30
Last Updated
2025-04-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
"Aquatic Exercise Group"
"Structured WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program (3x/week for 8 weeks) in a heated pool (30-32°C), including warm-up, aerobic conditioning, resistance training with water equipment (e.g., dumbbells, noodles), and cool-down. Sessions are group-based and led by certified instructors."
Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"
"60-minute land-based sessions (3x/week for 8 weeks), including core stabilization, low-impact aerobics, and stretching."
Locations (1)
Sport Sciences Department
Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran