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Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Latissimus Dorsi on Pain , Functional Disability and Range of Motion in Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
Mechanical low back pain (LBP) stems from spinal structures or surrounding tissues, often caused by overuse or trauma, and is prevalent globally with high recurrence rates. Key contributing factors include biomechanical, psychological, and social elements. The latissimus dorsi (LD), along with other back muscles, plays a crucial role in lumbar stability via the thoracolumbar fascia. Stretching the LD has shown positive effects in reducing pain and improving function in chronic LBP patients. Physical therapy treatments include manual therapy, core stabilization, and flexibility exercises. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), particularly targeting the LD, can enhance flexibility and spinal mobility when applied correctly.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2025-01-25
Completion Date
2026-12-15
Last Updated
2026-01-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conservative physical therapy
Hot pack + TENS (10 min), followed by a structured program of warm-up, 20-minute core/back strengthening, stretching (hip flexors, hamstrings, lumbar extensors), and cool-down exercises.
Post-facilitation stretch of latissimus dorsi with conservative physical therapy
Receives the same conservative physical therapy as the control group plus Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Energy Technique (isometric contraction for 10seconds, relaxation 2-3seconds, followed by 10seconds stretch, applied bilaterally each session).
Locations (1)
Foundation University Islamabad
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan