Body Posture, Joint Mobility, and Trunk Muscle Endurance Related to Lower Back Pain in Tennis Players
Launched by JÓZEF PIŁSUDSKI UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION · Mar 17, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The aim of the study was to compare tennis players with and without lower back pain (LBP) and individuals not engaged in asymmetric sports without LBP in terms of spinal flexion, extension, lateral bending range of motion, hip joint flexion, extension, internal and external rotation, modified seat and reach test results, trunk muscle endurance, body posture parameters, and survey information regarding training volume and stretching exercises. Identifying significant differences between participants with and without LBP could provide indications for modifying rehabilitation programs for amat...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • provided written consent to participate in the study
- For Study Group:
- • playing tennis at least 3 times per week for the past 2 years
- • experiencing back pain in the last 6 months that prevented playing tennis
- For Comprarison Group I:
- • playing tennis at least 3 times per week for the past 2 years
- • no lower back pain (confirmed via survey) in the last 6 months that would have prevented playing tennis
- For Comparison Group II:
- • no lower back pain (confirmed via survey)
- • regular physical activity at least 3 times a week
- • no participation in asymmetrical sports
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • lack of written consent to participate in the study,
- • history of surgical procedures involving the spine or torso,
- • severe musculoskeletal pathologies in the medical history, such as previous cancers in the torso area, vertebral fractures, structural scoliosis,
- • inability to assume the required test positions.
About Józef Piłsudski University Of Physical Education
Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education is a distinguished academic institution dedicated to advancing the fields of physical education, sports science, and health promotion. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its extensive research expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct innovative studies aimed at enhancing athletic performance, rehabilitation practices, and overall well-being. Committed to ethical research practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, the university strives to contribute valuable insights to the scientific community and improve health outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Warsaw, , Poland
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported