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Effect of Pillates on Children With Backpack Syndrome
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-11-25
140
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Pillates on Children With Backpack Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 12-16 years
- Systemically healthy children
- Physically active children participating in ordinary activities
- Children with musculoskeletal back pain
- Children with hyper thoracic kyphosis (curvature of thoracic spine greater than 40 degrees)
- Children complaining of low back pain
You will not qualify if you...
- Children with a history of severe musculoskeletal conditions such as scoliosis, fractures, or surgery
- Children with neurological disorders or developmental conditions affecting motor function
- Children with cardiological, metabolic, or rheumatic illnesses
- Children without complaints of low back pain and postural instability
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Imran Amjad
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 5400
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Research Team
I
Imran Amjad, PhD
CONTACT
M
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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