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The Effects of EMS-Combined Body Awareness Exercises on Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Summary
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions worldwide and is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life. Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), which has no identifiable underlying pathology, accounts for the majority of low back pain cases and often requires a multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach. Body awareness-based exercises aim to improve postural control, movement quality, and the individual's perception of bodily sensations, and have been shown to be beneficial in chronic pain management. Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a non-invasive modality that enhances neuromuscular activation and may support functional recovery when combined with exercise interventions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of EMS-combined body awareness exercises on pain intensity, functional disability, and body awareness in individuals with non-specific low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving EMS-assisted body awareness training or a control group receiving standard body awareness exercises. Outcome measures will be assessed before and after the intervention period. This study aims to provide evidence on whether the addition of EMS to body awareness-based rehabilitation leads to superior clinical outcomes compared to body awareness exercises alone in individuals with non-specific low back pain.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2026-02-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
EMS-Assisted Body Awareness Exercises
This intervention consists of a body awareness-based rehabilitation program supported by electrical muscle stimulation. EMS will be applied to the lumbar and trunk muscles during selected exercises to facilitate muscle activation, improve postural control, and enhance sensorimotor awareness. The exercise program will include postural alignment, breathing regulation, controlled movement patterns, and proprioceptive training.
Exercises
This intervention consists of a structured body awareness-based exercise program focusing on postural control, breathing, movement quality, and proprioceptive awareness. Exercises will be performed without any electrical stimulation and will be supervised by trained physiotherapists