Efficacy of Postural Reeducation in Elite Gymnasts With Back Pain

NCT05149703 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CE102105
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Introduction: Low back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that is associated with symptoms such as pain, limitation of joint range and postural problems in athletes. Postural control is a key factor in disciplines with high biomechanical demands, such as rhythmic gymnastics. In addition, the potential influence of occlusal splints on body posture has been discussed, although evidence remains inconclusive. Methods: The study design is a randomized controlled clinical trial with a minimum of 35 elite gymnasts with back pain. Two postural treatments will be implemented, Mezieres Method and Isostretching, to verify whether there is improvement in low back pain in gymnasts and to compare both procedures. Postural variables will also allow exploratory analysis of factors potentially associated with postural regulation, including the possible influence of occlusal-byte use. Discussion: This trial could generate a greater understanding of the importance of posture related to low back pain and its possible treatments. It may also contribute to clarifying the relationship between postural therapeutic approaches and other factors influencing postural control.

Conditions

Back Pain; Back Strain Lower Back; Athletic Injuries

Keywords

Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation; Treatment; Isostretching; Postural treatment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Back status

  Measured with Oswestry questionaire. It consists of 10 categories. Each category consists of 6 items scored from 0 to 5 with the first statement scoring 0 until the last statement scoring 5.

  12 weeks

• Back disability

  Measured with Roland Morris Questionaire wich consist in 24 points of back disability actual phrases

  12 weeks

• Range of motion

  Measured with Baiobit software

  12 weeks

• Pain intensity

  Measured with Numeric Rating Scale wich consist in measure pain intensity with a score of 0-10

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Subjetive tension perception

  12 weeks

• Spinal curvature evaluation

  12 weeks

• Stiffness test

  12 weeks

• Posture stability

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Mezieres Group

EXPERIMENTAL

This intervention includes a total of three postures of the Mézières therapy. Specifically, the postures maintained for 12 weeks consist of: supine dancer; in supine position with the upper extremities abducted 120 °; and dancer in a sitting position.

Other: Mezieres Postural Treatment

Isostretching Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This study aims to follow a total of 6 isostretching postures, the most similar to the Mezieres method. In each of the isostretching positions, if it is symmetric, 3, 6 or 9 repetitions will be performed and if it is asymmetric, 2, 4, or 8 repetitions.

Other: Mezieres Postural Treatment

Interventions

Mezieres Postural Treatment OTHER

Implementation of 12 weeks suitable postures of Mezieres method

Isostretching Group; Mezieres Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Elite gymnastic athletes with low back pain
• Active participation in the national competition
• Practice at least three times a week for 60 minutes
• Minimum training time of 7 hours a week

You may not qualify if:

• Gymnast whom suffer from chronic disease or acute musculoskeletal injury
• Herniated disc
• Spondylolisthesis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Universidad Católica de Murcia

Murcia, 30107, Spain

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Back Pain; Athletic Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Juan Martínez Fuentes

  Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Study Director

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 19, 2021
• First Posted: December 8, 2021
• Study Start: May 14, 2022
• Primary Completion: June 16, 2022
• Study Completion: July 30, 2022
• Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

ES (1)