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Effect of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repetitive Back Extension Exercise on H-reflex in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of performing combined lumbar traction and repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie) on soleus H-reflex, pain, and disability in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy. The main question that it aims to answer is: Does the combination of lumbar traction and back extension exercise (McKenzie) improves soleus H-reflex, pain, and function in patient with lumbosacral radiculopathy? participants will be randomized into 2 groups: one group will include repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie Approach) without mechanical traction and the other group will include the same but in combination with mechanical traction.
Official title: The Effects of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repeated Back Extension Exercise on H-Reflex, Pain, and Disability in Patients With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-01-20
Completion Date
2024-10
Last Updated
2024-08-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie)
repetitive back extension exercises in prone position with 1 minute hold on maximal back extension. 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 1 minute break between sets. The intervention was done 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
Mechanical traction
The traction was applied using a 3D ActiveTrac table. This motorized split table applied static traction to the lumbar spine with the participant in a prone position. The intensity of the force of traction was 40% to 60% of the participant's body weight applied for 15 minutes. The intervention was done 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
Locations (1)
Ahmed ElMelhat [aelmelhat]
Cairo, Egypt