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Immediate Effect of Lumbar Mobilization on Paraspinal Muscle Stiffness
Sponsor: University of Primorska
Summary
This randomized controlled crossover study will investigate the immediate effect of central posteroanterior lumbar mobilization on the intrinsic stiffness of the erector spinae and multifidus muscles in healthy adults without low back pain. Twenty-four participants will complete two experimental visits in randomized order. During one visit, participants will receive Maitland Grade III++ central posteroanterior mobilization at the L4 vertebral level, while during the other visit they will receive a sham mobilization condition involving gentle rhythmic pressure. Muscle stiffness will be assessed using shear wave elastography immediately before and after each intervention.
Official title: Immediate Effect of Maitland Grade III++ Central Posteroanterior Mobilization on Erector Spinae and Multifidus Muscle Stiffness in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2026-09-30
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Maitland Grade III++ Central Posteroanterior Mobilization
Central posteroanterior mobilization is applied over the L4 spinous process with the participant in a prone position. The intervention consists of three 60-second sets of passive rhythmic oscillatory pressures performed at approximately 2 Hz, with 30-second rest periods between sets, resulting in approximately 360 oscillatory pressures in total.
Sham Lumbar Mobilization
Sham mobilization is applied over the L4 spinous process with the participant in a prone position. The procedure consists of three 60-second sets of gentle rhythmic pressures with 30-second rest periods between sets. The timing and therapist contact are matched to the experimental condition, while substantial mobilization pressure is avoided.
Locations (1)
University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola
Izola, Slovenia