Comparison between Myofascial Release versus Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in reducing pain, improving muscle strength and function with mechanical low back pain: An Experimental Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale
研究概览
简要总结
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Mechanical low back pain is a prevalent condition affecting millions worldwide.
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Current treatments have varying degrees of effectiveness, and there is a need for
evidence-based alternatives.
- MFR and IASTM are popular manual therapies, but their comparative effectiveness is
unknown.
- Limited research exists comparing MFR and IASTM for mechanical low back pain.
A research study comparing Myofascial Release and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue
Mobilization is necessary because it would address a significant gap in the literature,
providing clinicians with evidence-based insights on the most effective treatment strategies for
managing mechanical low back pain. By exploring pain reduction, muscle strength, and
functional improvement, such a study has the potential to improve patient care, reduce
disability, and influence healthcare policy surrounding the treatment of low back pain.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- 盲法
- Participant, Investigator and Outcome Assessor Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 45.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Age: 18-45 years
- •Diagnosis of mechanical low back pain (MLBP)
- •Pain duration: ≥ 6 weeks
- •Pain intensity: ≥ 3/10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
- •Ability to provide informed consent.
排除标准
- •Previous spinal surgery or instrumentation
- •Severe spinal degeneration or deformity
- •Spinal fracture or tumor
- •Neurological deficits (e.g., numbness, tingling, weakness)
- •Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- •Recent trauma or injury to the lower back
- •Contraindications to manual therapy (e.g., bleeding disorders, osteoporosis).
结局指标
主要结局
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
时间窗: 0 Week | 4 Week
Back Muscles strength measurement through sphygmomanometer
时间窗: 0 Week | 4 Week
次要结局
- Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability(baseline- 4 weeks)
研究者
Dr Chandan Kumar
Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University