Comparing Different Physiotherapy Interventions on APT in Non Specific Low Back Pain

Launched by NATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC AND GENERAL HOSPITAL · Jul 29, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying different types of physiotherapy treatments to help people who have a common posture problem called anterior pelvic tilt (APT), which means the pelvis tilts too far forward. This condition often causes low back pain, a problem many people face. The goal of the study is to find out which physiotherapy approach—like exercises to strengthen core muscles, muscle relaxation techniques, stretching, or posture correction—works best to reduce pain and improve how people move and feel in daily life.

The study is looking for adults between 20 and 40 years old who have been diagnosed with non-specific low back pain and confirmed anterior pelvic tilt by a healthcare professional. Participants should have mild to moderate symptoms, be able to do exercises safely, and agree to follow the study’s program. People with serious health issues like recent injuries, surgeries, pregnancy, or neurological problems won’t be eligible. Those who take part will attend regular physiotherapy sessions and be guided through specific exercises and treatments, helping researchers understand which methods are most effective for easing pain and improving posture in people with this condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• INCLUSION CRITERIA:
• • 1. Age: Participants must be between 20 and 40 years old.
• • 2. Gender: Both genders, Male and Female have equal chance of selection as participant in the study.
• • 3. Diagnosis: Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis of non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), altered lumbar posture, restricted range of motion of lumbar spine due to muscular spasm etc., altered anterior pelvic tilt angle by a qualified healthcare professional, based on standardized diagnostic criteria (e.g., clinical examination, imaging studies).
• • 4. Confirmation of Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT): Participants exhibiting APT confirmed through physical assessment by a trained examiner. This confirmation will involve the use of standardized measures such as digital inclinometers or goniometers.
• • 5. Severity: Participants should have mild to moderate symptoms of non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) specially pain, as determined by the assessing healthcare provider.
• • 6. Physical Capability: Participants who are physically capable of performing the prescribed exercises and interventions without significant limitations.
• • 7. Consent: Participants who provide informed consent to participate in the study after receiving detailed information about the study objectives, procedures, potential risks, and benefits.
• • 8. Compliance: Participants who are willing and able to comply with the study procedures, including attending scheduled sessions, adhering to the intervention protocols, and completing required assessments.
• • 9. No Concurrent Treatment: Participants who have not undergone any concurrent treatments specifically targeting APT or low back pain during the study period to avoid confounding effects.
• EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• • 1. Trauma or Fracture: Individuals with a history of trauma or fracture around the pelvic and lumbar region, as this may significantly affect the participant's ability to perform the prescribed exercises and interventions and confound study outcomes.
• • 2. Orthopedic or Neurological Surgery: Participants with a history of orthopedic or neurological surgery related to the pelvic or lumbar region, as this may impact the participant's musculoskeletal function and response to the interventions.
• • 3. Malignancy: Individuals with a diagnosis of malignancy, as this may introduce confounding variables and complicate the interpretation of study outcomes.
• • 4. Autoimmune Disorders: Participants with autoimmune disorders affecting musculoskeletal function, as these conditions may influence the participant's response to interventions and introduce variability in study outcomes.
• • 5. Referred or Radiating Visceral Pains: Individuals experiencing referred or radiating visceral pains, as these symptoms may indicate underlying pathologies requiring specific treatment and may confound the assessment of APT and NSLBP.
• • 6. Gait Abnormalities and Neurological Disorders: Participants with gait abnormalities or neurological disorders affecting musculoskeletal function, as these conditions may influence the participant's ability to perform exercises and interventions and confound study outcomes.
• • 7. Congenital and Developmental Disorders: Individuals with congenital or developmental disorders affecting musculoskeletal function, as these conditions may introduce variability in study outcomes and complicate the interpretation of results.
• • 8. Pregnancy: Pregnant individuals will be excluded from the study due to the potential risks associated with certain physiotherapy modalities and the need for specialized considerations in this population.
• • 9. Contraindications: Participants with contraindications to specific physiotherapy modalities included in the study protocol (e.g., contraindications to electrotherapy) will be excluded to ensure participant safety.
• • 10. Inability to Attend Sessions: Participants who are unable to attend scheduled physiotherapy sessions due to logistical constraints (e.g., transportation issues, scheduling conflicts) will be excluded.
• • 11. Cognitive Impairment: Participants with significant cognitive impairment or communication difficulties that may impede their ability to understand and follow study instructions will be excluded.
• • 12. Participation in Other Research: Participants who are currently participating in other research studies involving treatment interventions for MPS and/or radiculopathy will be excluded to avoid potential confounding effects on outcomes and treatment adherence.