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Mulligan Mobilization Techniques for Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Gazi University
Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two different Mulligan mobilization techniques in patients with non-specific low back pain. A total of 30 adults with chronic low back pain will be randomly assigned to three groups: (1) conventional physiotherapy plus hip internal rotation Mulligan mobilization, (2) conventional physiotherapy plus straight leg raise Mulligan mobilization, or (3) conventional physiotherapy only. The interventions will be applied twice a week for four weeks. The main outcomes are pain intensity (measured by Visual Analog Scale) and lumbar range of motion. Secondary outcomes include disability level (Oswestry Disability Index) and back awareness (Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire). The study will help determine whether Mulligan techniques provide additional benefits beyond conventional physiotherapy in reducing pain and improving function in people with non-specific low back pain.
Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Different Mulligan Mobilization Techniques in Patients With Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-09-07
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2025-09-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hip Internal Rotation Mulligan Mobilization
Mulligan mobilization applied to hip internal rotation using a mobilization belt. Performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions, twice weekly for 4 weeks, in addition to conventional physiotherapy.
Straight Leg Raise Mulligan Mobilization
Mulligan mobilization applied to straight leg raise under manual traction. Performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions (15-20 seconds hold), twice weekly for 4 weeks, in addition to conventional physiotherapy.
Conventional Physiotherapy
Conventional physiotherapy including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (20 minutes), massage, lumbar stretching and strengthening exercises, postural training, and patient education. Delivered twice weekly for 4 weeks.
Locations (1)
Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)