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Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Versus Dry Cupping in Management of Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the differences between the effect of myofascial release technique versus cupping technique on pain intensity level, spinal mobility and functional disabilities level in patients with NSLBP. Methods: The study participants were 60 patients from both genders diagnosed as NSLBP. Their age ranged from 45 to 55 years old. They were assigned randomly into two groups: Group A (MFR): 20 patients received MFR and conventional physical therapy treatment. Group B: 20 patients received cupping technique and conventional physical therapy treatment. Group C: 20 patients received conventional physical therapy treatment only. All groups received treatment protocols three times a week for 4 consecutive weeks.
Official title: Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique Versus Dry Cupping Therapy in Management of Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-01-03
Completion Date
2025-04-03
Last Updated
2025-01-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
I. Myofascial Release Technique ,Cupping Technique and II. Conventional Physical Therapy
The cupping procedure was performed as follows: Massage oil was applied over the area first to improve contact and makes it easier to move the cup's position. double-walled glass cups (6 glasses with diameters from 75 to 100 mm) were held inverted, after which each glass was placed on an afflicted area overlying the low back muscle (acupoint: BL23). Myofascial Release Technique Vertical stroking technique was performed in lumbar region to quadratus lumborum. AIt was performed as follow; Quadratus lumborum is palpated in prone and side lying for trigger points. The technique is applied by the patient positioned in side lying with a pillow under waist to exaggerate stretch of the muscle. The therapist stands at level of patient's hip posterior and counter pre
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
Cairo, Egypt, Egypt