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Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technqiue on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Poor body mechanics and posture affects body positioning and stresses quadratus lumborum muscle which ultimately leads to myofascial trigger points in muscle. This study aims to compare the effects of Strain counterstrain technique and Graston technique on trigger points of quadratus lumborum in nonspecific low back patients. This study will be a randomized controlled trial and will be conducted in Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic Lahore and SPARC Physiotherapy Clinic Lahore. Non-probability convenient sampling will be used to collect the data. Sample size of 34 subjects with age group between 20-45 years will be taken. baseline and after 4 weeks. Data analysis will be done by SPSS version 25.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technique on Trigger Points of Quadratus Lumborum Among Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2025-06-12
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2025-07-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Strain counterstrain technique
Group A: Conventional treatment will be given for 45 minutes (repeated 2 sets in each session) * 1 day per week * 4 weeks protocol
Graston technique
GROUP B: Conventional treatment will be given for 45 minutes Before starting procedure, brisk walking or stretching is done for 4- 5 minutes * Applying heat for 3-4 minutes to warm the area * 40 seconds on right side * 40 seconds on left side * 1 day per week * 4 weeks protocol After treatment, apply Ice for 2 minutes
Locations (1)
Kishwar sultana hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan