MAT Pilates and MIHA Combined Exercise Programs in Patients With Nonspecific Back Pain

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital40 enrolled

Overview

Comparison of the Effects of MAT Pilates and MIHA Combined Exercise Programs on Pain, Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Endurance in Patients with Nonspecific Back Pain

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Interventions

MIHA Combined Exercise ProgramsOTHER

MIHA Combined Exercise Programs

MAT PilatesOTHER

MAT Pilates

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 45 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 25 and 45 years of age * Having had back pain for the last 3 months * The back pain not being due to a structural, traumatic, infectious, or tumor-related cause (i.e., no specific cause has been identified) * Not having any serious cardiovascular, neurological, or orthopedic conditions that would --prevent participation in a physical exercise program * Not having participated in a regular physical exercise program in the past 6 months * Not having any contraindications to the use of a wearable EMS device (e.g., not having a pacemaker) Exclusion Criteria: * The back pain is associated with a specific pathology (e.g., spinal stenosis, fracture, tumor, infection, etc.) * Being within the first 6 months of pregnancy or postpartum * History of neurological disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord injury, etc.) * Having a pacemaker or other electronic device in the body * Pre-existing intolerance to EMS

Locations (1)

Hazal GENÇ

Istanbul, None Selected, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain Assessment

An algometer will be used to measure pain levels. We have identified three muscle groups for the algometer: Gluteus Medius, Erector Spinae, and Quadratus Lumborum. A low level indicates greater sensitivity and weakness.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Quality of Life Assessment

Quality of life will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index. It is used to evaluate the effect of the MAT Pilates and EMS-assisted exercise programs applied in the study on daily living activities. The lower the total score, the less the disability.The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) ranges from 0 (no disability) to 100 (maximum disability), with higher scores reflecting increased functional impairment.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Anxiety Assessment

Individuals' anxiety levels are assessed using the Beck Anxiety Scale. This assessment aims to compare individuals' anxiety levels before and after intervention. A high score on the Beck Anxiety Scale indicates a higher level of anxiety. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) is scored from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater levels of anxiety.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Endurance Assessment

: Individual endurance is assessed using three movements: the Plank, Bridge Movement, and V-Sit position. These selected movements target the anterior, posterior, and lateral core muscle groups, enabling an assessment of overall endurance.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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