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Global Postural Reeducation Versus Pilates in Patients With Non-specific Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
to compare between Global Postural Reeducation and Pilates mat on pelvic angles, pain intensity, hip flexibility and Functional disability in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-06-30
Completion Date
2025-09-30
Last Updated
2025-07-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
global postural reeducation exercise
The global postural reeducation exercise involves a sequence of active, moderate postures as well as exercises that are designed to realign joints, stretch shortened muscles, in addition, strengthen the contraction of the antagonist's muscles to prevent postural asymmetry. There are eight different therapeutic postures in the GPR approach that should be held for 15 to 20 min while lying, sitting, or standing. Only two or three postures have been proposed to encourage treatment standardization+ conventional therapy
pilates exercises
the patients will receive pilates in the form of single leg stretch + Pelvic press + Swimming + Opposite arm and leg reach + Side to side), 3 sets of 10 repetitions
conventional therapy
the patients will receive conventional physiotherapy treatment which consists of routine physical therapy eg. (Back, hamstring, calf and hip flexors stretches, Abdominal curl up exercises etc along with ultrasound and Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).