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Lumbar Stabilization Exercises in Sedentary Adults
Sponsor: University of West Attica
Summary
This pilot randomized controlled trial will examine the effects of a four-week lumbar spine stabilization exercise program on motor control, dynamic balance, and quality of life in healthy sedentary adults. Prolonged sedentary behavior has been associated with impaired neuromuscular function and increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders, even in asymptomatic individuals. Forty sedentary adults will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will follow a structured lumbar stabilization exercise program, or to a control group, which will receive ergonomic and stretching guidelines. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention using the SF-12v2 quality of life questionnaire, the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the Y-Balance Test. Physical activity levels will be monitored using the IPAQ-SF. The study aims to determine whether lumbar stabilization exercises improve health-related quality of life, motor control and dynamic balance in sedentary adults.
Official title: The Effect of a Lumbar Stabilization Exercise Program on Quality of Life and Motor Control in Sedentary Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-02
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2026-03-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Ergonomic and Stretching Instructions
Educational booklet including ergonomic recommendations and general stretching exercises without supervised stabilization training.
Lumbar Stabilization Exercise Program
A structured four-week lumbar stabilization exercise program targeting deep trunk musculature in healthy sedentary adults. The program will emphasize activation of the transversus abdominis, incorporation of diaphragmatic breathing, and progressive increase in exercise difficulty. Exercises will be performed under supervision in supine, prone, side-lying, and quadruped positions under structured guidance.
Locations (1)
University of West Attica
Aigáleo, Attica, Greece