Effects of Core Strengthening on Pelvic Tilt, Dynamic Balance and Agility in Lower Cross Syndrome: a Quasi-experimental Study

Effects of Core Strengthening on Pelvic Tilt, Dynamic Balance and Agility in Lower Cross Syndrome: a Quasi-experimental Study

This study is a quasi experimental study and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of core strengthening on pelvic tilt, dynamic balance and agilty in lower cross syndrome.

Participants will be recruited into the study using the criteria of lower crossed syndrome which is assessed using te following tests:

Prone hip extension test Trunk flexion strength test Tightness in erector spinae Modified Thomas test

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 19-35 years
• Both genders
• Positive modified Thomas test
• Positive prone hip extension strength test
• Positive trunk flexion strength test
• Tight erector spinae
• Asia pacific BMI normal (18.5-24.9 Kg/m2)
• Local intermittent lumbar pain
• moderate pain (NPRS 3-7)
• Painless movement and activity
• Pain only produced by sustained loading in relevant position, which is then relieved on moving from that pos

Exclusion criteria:

• Acute flare of LBP
• Centralization and peripheralization of pain
• Signs of stenosis(leg symptoms when walking that are eased upon flexion)
• Pain due to repetitive movements
• Paresthesia/Numbness
• Structual deformity(Kyphosis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis,scoliosis and joint contractures)
• Curve reversal
• Pregnancy
• Post surgery
• Degenerative and inflammatory spine diseases