An interventional study of Conventional Physiotherapy and Core Stabilization Exercises in Lumbar Disc Herniation and Low Back Pain, sponsored by Gazi University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to male participants aged 30 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-05-06.
Sponsored by Gazi University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
"This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of conventional physiotherapy, core stabilization exercises, and WBV-supported core stabilization exercises on pain intensity, functional disability, quality of life, and sleep quality in male patients with lumbar disc herniation without neurological deficits."
"This study aimed to compare the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV)-supported core exercises, standard core exercises, and conventional physiotherapy on pain, disability, quality of life, and sleep quality among male patients aged 30-50 years with lumbar disc herniation without neurological deficits. Participants were randomly allocated to one of three groups and underwent 12 sessions over 4 weeks. The outcomes assessed were pain (VAS), disability (ODI), quality of life (SF-36), and sleep quality (PSQI)."
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Male gender
Exclusion Criteria:
Prior lumbar surgery
Conventional Physiotherapy including hot pack, TENS, ultrasound, and education.
Other: Conventional Physiotherapy
Core stabilization exercises added to conventional physiotherapy.
Other: Conventional Physiotherapy · Behavioral: Core Stabilization Exercises
Participants received conventional physiotherapy combined with core stabilization exercises performed on a whole-body vibration platform (30 Hz, low amplitude \~2 mm).
Other: Conventional Physiotherapy · Behavioral: WBV-Supported Core Exercises
Application of hot packs, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), therapeutic ultrasound, and posture/activity education for low back pain management.
Supervised core stabilization exercises including planks, bird-dog, and pelvic bridging, targeting trunk muscle strength and stability.
Core stabilization exercises performed on a whole-body vibration platform (30 Hz frequency, low amplitude \~2 mm) during exercise execution to enhance neuromuscular stimulation.
Pain Intensity (VAS)
Change in pain scores measured by Visual Analog Scale.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Functional Disability (ODI)
Change in disability scores measured by Oswestry Disability Index.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Quality of Life (SF-36)
Change in quality of life scores
Time frame: 4 weeks
Sleep Quality (PSQI)
Change in sleep quality scores.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Plan to share: No
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