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
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Department of Physiotherapy School of Allied Health Sciences Galgotias University
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Overview
Brief Summary
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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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- Masking
- Participant, Investigator and Outcome Assessor Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 45.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •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.
Exclusion Criteria
- •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).
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame: 0 Week | 4 Week
Back Muscles strength measurement through sphygmomanometer
Time Frame: 0 Week | 4 Week
Secondary Outcomes
- Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability(baseline- 4 weeks)
Investigators
Dr Chandan Kumar
Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University