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McKenzie vs Manual Therapy for Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
A comparative study evaluating the effectiveness of the McKenzie technique versus manual therapy in patients with nonspecific low back pain. The study aims to assess which intervention is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional mobility.
Official title: Comparative Study of McKenzie Technique and Manual Therapy for Pain and Function in Low Back Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2025-02-17
Completion Date
2027-04-17
Last Updated
2025-05-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Physical Therapy Exercises
Experimental - McKenzie Technique (Group A) Intervention Type: Other: Physical Therapy Exercises Other Names: Intervention for low back pain Description: Soft Tissue Mobilization: Manual massage to release muscle tension (5-10 mins) Lumbar Mobilization Techniques: PA Mobilization (Posteroanterior glide) on the lumbar spine (Grade I-IV, 3-5 min per segment) Side-lying Rotational Mobilization (3 sets × 10 reps) Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): Pelvic Tilts (3 sets × 10 reps) Hip Flexor Stretch with Isometric Hold (3 sets × 10 sec per side) Core Stabilization Exercises: Bridge Exercise (3 sets × 10-15 reps) Dead Bug Exercise (3 sets × 10 reps per side) Modalities: Hot Pack (15-20 mins) for relaxation before therapy TENS (10 mins) for pain relief before mobilization
Group B
Manual Therapy (Group B) Description: Soft Tissue Mobilization: Manual massage to release muscle tension (5-10 mins) Lumbar Mobilization Techniques: PA Mobilization (Posteroanterior glide) on the lumbar spine (Grade I-IV, 3-5 min per segment) Side-lying Rotational Mobilization (3 sets × 10 reps) Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): Pelvic Tilts (3 sets × 10 reps) Hip Flexor Stretch with Isometric Hold (3 sets × 10 sec per side) Core Stabilization Exercises: Bridge Exercise (3 sets × 10-15 reps) Dead Bug Exercise (3 sets × 10 reps per side) Modalities: Hot Pack (15-20 mins) for relaxation before therapy TENS (10 mins) for pain relief before mobilization
Locations (1)
Riphah international University Malakand
Malakand, KPK, Pakistan