Effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas in Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Low Back Pain
• Interventions: Procedure: Core stability exercises; Procedure: Static Stretching of Iliopsoas; Procedure: Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas

• Registration Number: NCT06387589
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas combined with core stability exercises in Non-Specific Low Back Pain"

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas on Pain, physical function, lumbar ROM and Hip ROM in patients Non-Specific Low Back Pain" adults (age : 30-50 years )

1. Numeric pain rating scale

2. Goniometer

3. Inclinometer

4. Oswestry Disability Questionairre Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant.

Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-07-15
• Primary Completion: 2023-11-20
• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-04-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-04-23
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-29
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-29
• Study Completion: 2024-06-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of systemic metabolic and/or neurological disorder, neuromuscular disorders, pregnancy
• Patients who have been receiving any other physical therapy treatment for NSLBP in the same period of the interventions
• Patients having Low back pain with any specific cause

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
PFS Group	Core stability exercises	Core stabilization exercises along with Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas (5-10s x 10 reps) Patient's position supine at the edge of the table, non-effected hip and knee in flexion, experimental thigh and leg hang on the edge of table. Extend the hip of the opposite thigh up to the barrier. After that, the patient flexes the hip against maximal resistance (isometric) and breathes in for 5-10 seconds. Tell the patient "Relax", whereas the therapist applies a rapid stretch to a new barrier and is held for 10 seconds.
Static Stretching Group	Static Stretching of Iliopsoas	Core stabilization exercises along with Static Stretching of Iliopsoas (Hold for 7-8s x 10 reps) Week 1 Lifting the leg while lying in a prone position with the knee bent Week 2 Lifting the leg in a prone position with a straight knee Week 3 Stretch in the modified Thomas test position Week 4 Modified launch stretch
PFS Group	Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas	Core stabilization exercises along with Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas (5-10s x 10 reps) Patient's position supine at the edge of the table, non-effected hip and knee in flexion, experimental thigh and leg hang on the edge of table. Extend the hip of the opposite thigh up to the barrier. After that, the patient flexes the hip against maximal resistance (isometric) and breathes in for 5-10 seconds. Tell the patient "Relax", whereas the therapist applies a rapid stretch to a new barrier and is held for 10 seconds.
Static Stretching Group	Core stability exercises	Core stabilization exercises along with Static Stretching of Iliopsoas (Hold for 7-8s x 10 reps) Week 1 Lifting the leg while lying in a prone position with the knee bent Week 2 Lifting the leg in a prone position with a straight knee Week 3 Stretch in the modified Thomas test position Week 4 Modified launch stretch

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity	4 weeks	It will be measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale.It has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing.
Level of disability	4 weeks	It will be measured using Oswestry disability Index Questionairre
Lumbar Range of motion	4 weeks	Lumbar ROM will be measured using Inclinometer
Hip Range of motion	4 Weeks	Hip ROM will be measured using Goniometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan