Comparing two types of squat exercises for low back pain and balance
Effects of Two Different Squat Exercise Patterns on Muscle Strength, Performance, Low Back Pain and Balance in Young Adult Healthy Individuals
This study is testing whether two different types of squat exercises can help young adults with low back pain and improve their balance and strength.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uskudar University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06843785 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different squat exercises on low back pain, muscle strength, and balance in healthy individuals aged 18-30. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one performing squats with knees passing the toes, another with knees not passing the toes, and a control group with no exercise intervention. The exercise program will last for four weeks, with participants monitored through telerehabilitation technologies. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention to measure outcomes related to pain, strength, and balance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged 18-30 who are physically active and can perform traditional squat exercises.
Not a fit: Patients with psychological, neurological, orthopedic disorders, or those with specific foot or knee conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimal squat techniques for improving low back pain and balance in young adults.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored squat techniques, this specific comparison of knee positioning in a controlled setting is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-30, * According to International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form Being physically active * Not having any psychological, neurological, orthopedic and rheumatic disorders, * Not having a history of fractures or surgeries affecting the lower extremities in the last year, * Being able to do at least one traditional squat exercise * Being able to communicate in Turkish (written and verbal) Exclusion criteria * Being pregnant or suspected of being pregnant * Knee valgus diagnosis * Pes planus or pes cavus diagnosis in the foot * Hip rotation diagnosis * Strength deficit between two extremities * A history of acute osteoarthritis in the knee * Regular medication use or use of NSAIDs and similar disease-modifying drugs in the last month * Intra-articular injection (hyaluronic acid/steroid) application in the last 6 months * Having a comorbid disease that contraindicates exercise (advanced osteoporosis, vertigo, neurological diseases, etc.)
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Bahçeşehir Universtiy — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ömer ŞEVGİN
- Email: omer.sevgin@uskudar.edu.tr
- Phone: +905069787535
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.