Posture fixes for Gymnasts' aching backs
NCT ID NCT05149703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two posture retraining methods (Mezieres Method and Isostretching) in 30 elite gymnasts with low back pain. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce pain and improve movement. Participants were active competitors training at least 7 hours per week. The results may help coaches and therapists choose better treatments for gymnasts with back pain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
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- Started
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May 2022
- Finished
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Jul 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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15 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * Gymnast whom suffer from chronic disease or acute musculoskeletal injury * Herniated disc * Spondylolisthesis
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Católica de Murcia
Murcia, 30107, Spain
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