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Recruiting NCT07248514

Effect of Pillates on Children With Backpack Syndrome

Trial Parameters

Condition Child, Only
Sponsor Riphah International University
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 140
Sex ALL
Min Age 12 Years
Max Age 16 Years
Start Date 2025-10-27
Completion 2026-01-25
Interventions
Pilates exerciseGeneral Stretching exercises

Brief Summary

This randomized clinical trial focuses on a sample of 139 of children diagnosed with backpack syndrome, assessing both subjective pain levels and objective measures of trunk muscle endurance before and after a structured Pilates intervention. The Pilates regimen is designed to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and promote better posture, all of which are critical for mitigating the adverse effects associated with heavy backpack use.Data will be collected from North Star School Allama Iqbal town,Lahore,Standard Grammar School, Allama iqbal town ,Kips School, Allama iqbal town,Ali School System, Allama Iqbal Town Using standardized pain assessment scales(VAS) and endurance tests(Modified Biering-Sørensen Test), the effect of pilates on pain and trunk endurance will concluded and the data will analysed with spss 23

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 12-16 years. * Being Systemically healthy * Being physically active and participating in ordinary assessments(4) * Children with musculoskeletal backpain * Children with hyper thoracic kyphosis i.e. excessive antero-posterior curvature of the thoracic spine of greater than 40° * Children complaining about low back pain Exclusion Criteria: * Children with a history of severe musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., scoliosis, fractures, or surgery). * Any neurological disorders or developmental conditions affecting motor function * Children with cardiological, metabolic or rheumatic illness * Children with no complaints of low back pain and postural instability.

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