Effect of Pillates on Children With Backpack Syndrome
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Conditions studied: Child, Only
In brief
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
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07248514
- Run by
- Riphah International University
- People needed
- 140
- Starts
- 2025-10-27
- Expected to finish
- 2026-01-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-11-25
Who can join
Age: 12 and older, up to 16. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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
You may not qualify if…
- 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.
Where it is running
- Imran Amjad — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)
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