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Posterior Oblique Sling Strengthening for Gait Improvement in Young Adults

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What is being tested

Group A myofascial technique

+ Group B posterior sling exercises

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Who is being recruted

From 18 to 30 Years
+16 Eligibility Criteria
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Interventional
Study Start: January 2025
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Summary

Principal SponsorRiphah International University
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Study start date: January 7, 2025

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This study focuses on improving movement and stability in young adults aged 20 to 30 by strengthening a group of muscles known as the posterior oblique sling. This muscle group includes the latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, and thoracolumbar fascia, which are important for stabilizing the lower back and pelvis during movement. Many young people spend a lot of time sitting, which can lead to tightness in these muscles, affecting their ability to walk efficiently and increasing the risk of back pain. By addressing these issues through targeted exercises, the study aims to improve movement patterns, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Participants in the study will engage in various exercises designed to relieve tightness and strengthen the posterior oblique sling. Techniques such as Muscle Energy Techniques, dynamic stretching, and myofascial release will be used to increase muscle flexibility and mobility. Functional exercises like resisted trunk rotation and specific core strengthening moves will help improve stability and coordination. These exercises aim to restore proper movement and reduce symptoms of chronic low back pain by addressing muscle imbalances and improving gait mechanics. The study will assess how these interventions impact participants' movement quality and back health.

Official TitleEffects Of Posterior Oblique Sling Strengthening on Temporo-Spatial Gait Parameters in Young Adults
NCT06944769
Principal SponsorRiphah International University
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

46 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

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Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 18 to 30 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Criteria

7 inclusion criteria required to participate
Age 18-30 years.

Both Genders: Male and Female.

Participants either unilateral or bilateral POS tightness.

Participants had latissimus dorsi tightness indicates:

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9 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
Participants who have pectoralis minor tightness indicates:

Pectoralis Minor Length Test (assessing the ability to flatten the posterior shoulder with posterior force applied in a supine position distance greater than 2.6 cm (1 inch) by inches tape indicate Pectoralis Minor tightness).

Diagnosed Lumbar spondylosis.

Diagnosed disc prolapse.

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Study Plan

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group 

Treatment Groups

Group I

Active Comparator
Group A follows a six-week, five-day-per-week protocol (30-40 min) targeting posterior oblique sling activation.

Group II

Experimental
A six-week conservative protocol, conducted five times per week for 30-40 minutes, focusing on core stability exercises.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

Study Centers

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This study has 1 location

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Rawal Institute of Rehabilitation & Health Sciences (RIRH) & Rawal General & Dental Hospital. (RG&DH)

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