Effectiveness of Exercise Therapy and Relaxation Techniques in Reducing Back Pain in Post Menopausal Women

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Exercise Therapy and Relaxation Techniques: 6 weeks intervention will be given. Intervention protocol will be practiced 3 times in a week. In first phase warm up will be done including light cardio for 10 minutes. In 2nd phase, exercise therapy will be given including bridging, single straight leg raise, back hyperextension in prone lying, child pose, camel pose and knee to chest position. Each exercise will be done 15 times. This phase will last for 20 minutes. In 3rd Phase, relaxation techniques will be given including progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training and deep breathing exercises. This phase will last for 15 minutes. Control Intervention1: Exercise Therapy and Relaxation Techniques: 6 weeks intervention will be given. Intervention protocol will be practiced 3 times in a week. In first phase warm up will be done including light cardio for 10 minutes. In 2nd phase, exercise therapy will be given including bridging, single straight leg raise, back hyperextension in prone lying, child pose, camel pose and knee to chest position. Each exercise will be done 15 times. This phase will last for 20 minutes. In 3rd Phase, relaxation techniques will be given including progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training and deep breathing exercises. This phase will last for 15 minutes. CONDITION: Health Condition 1: M958‐ Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system PRIMARY OUTCOME: Numerical rating scale, Visual Analog Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Short Form Health Survey (SF‐36)Timepoint: Day 1 SECONDARY OUTCOME: Numerical rating scale, Visual Analog Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Short Form Health Survey (SF‐36)Timepoint: 6 weeks INCLUSION CRITERIA: Age 45‐55 years. Healthy post‐menopausal females with generalized back pain. Participants should have gone at least 12 months since their last menstruation.
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First added on: Jul 25, 2026