Effectiveness of Pilates on Postural Correction, Core Strength and Flexibility in Younger Individuals With Non-specific Low Backache
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The aim of this clinical trial is to study the effects of Pilates intervention versus conventional therapy on postural correction, core strength and flexibility in young individuals with complaint of non-specific low backache. The main question is whether the Pilates has better improvement as compared to the conventional therapy on postural correction, core strength and flexibility moreover to compare the effectiveness of two intervention. Participants of age 18-25 years and with complaint of non-specific low backache will be recruited. 50 participants will be enrolled. Participants will perform Pilates and conventional therapy for 3 times per week for six weeks. Participants will be randomly allocated to two groups and assessor blinding will be done to take baseline assessment. Assessor blinding is done to minimize biasness. Pre and Post assessments will be taken by the assessor. SPSS will be used for the analysis of the data.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-25 * Non-specific low backache of pain severity less than and equal to 5/10 on Brief Pain Inventory Scale * Ability to attend complete six-week program * Both genders Exclusion Criteria: * prior history of trauma, fracture, spinal stenosis, severe comorbidities, spinal surgery and neurological disorders * Individuals suffering from specific causes of low backache like Infection and pregnancy