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Effects of posterior oblique sling strengthening on Temporo-Spatial gait parameters in young adults

NCT ID NCT06944769

NEW Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of posterior oblique sling strengthening on gait parameters (speed, stride length, and cadence), gluteus maximus strength, latissimus dorsi flexibility, and trunk rotation in young adults. A randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Riphah Internal university, Rawal General \& Dental Hospital and Rawal Institute of Rehabilitation \& Health Sciences. Recruiting 48 participants aged 18-30 years with unilateral or bilateral posterior oblique sling tightness. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups through the sealed envelope method. The intervention will be performed four times per week for three weeks, followed by a home-based program from weeks 4 to 6. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-1st session, weekly during intervention, and at week 6. Tools used include Inclinometer (for lumbar range of motion), Goniometer (to assess latissimus dorsi length), Waistband Pedometer (to measure gait parameters such as cadence, walking speed, and stride length), Hand-held Dynamometer (to assess gluteus maximus strength), Inches Tape (for Pectoralis Minor Length Test to evaluate muscle flexibility and scapular positioning) and demographic measures..

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Not a phased trial

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Participants

46 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

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Other sponsor

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-30 years. * Both Genders: Male and Female. * Participants either unilateral or bilateral POS tightness. * Participants had latissimus dorsi tightness indicates: * Modified rotation test (10-degree rotation difference than contralateral side) * Participants had gluteal maximus weakness indicates: * Prone hip extension test (unable to lift leg more than 15 degrees or do compensatory mechanism) Exclusion Criteria: * 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. * Diagnosed neurological deficits. * Diagnosed cerebellar or vestibular lesions impacting balance and gait. * The presence of knee, ankle, or hip pathologies that impair lower limb function. * Spine surgery within the past 12 months * Unable to understand and follow the commands

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

    Islamabad, Capital, 45550, Pakistan

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