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Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Techniques in Chronic Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic and Spinacure clinic in Lahore over a 9-month period. A sample size of 42 participants, aged 18 to 45, will be selected using convenient sampling. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will receive Post-Isometric Relaxation in addition to standard physical therapy, while Group B will receive Post-Facilitation Stretch in addition to standard physical therapy. Outcome measures, including the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, inclinometer for mobility assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Urdu version for disability, will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks. Inclusion criteria include patients with CLBP aged 18-45 years, with pain levels between \>3 and \<7 on the NPRS, and an ODI score between 14% and 50%. Exclusion criteria include any neurological symptoms, systemic soft tissue and bony disease, and previous spinal surgeries. Data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS 25.0.
Official title: Effects of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Techniques on Pain, Mobility and Disability in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2025-09-28
Last Updated
2025-06-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Post isometric relaxation (Lewit,s)
Post-isometric relaxation technique for the erector spinae, Iliopsoas, Quadratus Lumborum
Post-Facilitation Stretch Technique (Janda's technique)
Post-Facilitation Stretch Technique for the erector spinae, Iliopsoas, Quadratus Lumborum
Locations (1)
Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan