Bisha

Researchers are studying the immediate effects of isometric exercises on pain sensitivity and clinical pain intensity in adults with chronic low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks. This randomized control trial aims to better understand how specific physical exercises might influence pain thresholds and intensity in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups performing multiple repetition isometric wall squats, combining isometric wall squats with a double leg lowering test involving isometric holds, or a control group that sits quietly without exercise. Exercises involve maintaining specific knee angles using a goniometer for up to three minutes with rest periods, and the double leg lowering test is performed to measure maximum angle hold times. During a single two-hour hospital visit, participants provide demographic and clinical data through self-assessments. Pain sensitivity and current low back pain intensity are measured before and immediately after the assigned intervention. The study monitors these outcomes to evaluate the acute effects of the isometric exercises compared to rest, with all procedures completed during this visit for participant convenience.