The Effect of Mulligan Mobilization Technique on Balance, Pain and Functionality in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

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Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Low-back Pain; Imbalance; Lumbal Disc Herniation
• Interventions: Other: Mulligan Technique; Other: Exercise Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT05334394
• Lead Sponsor: Medipol University

Brief Summary

This study was aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mulligan mobilization technique on balance, pain and functionality in patients with chronic low back pain and to compare it with exercise.37 patients aged between 18-65 who applied to Fındıkzade Medipol Hospital were included in the study. The individuals participating in the study were divided into two groups, 18 control and 19 mulligan groups, according to the randomization table. The intervention was performed 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Conventional physiotherapy and exercise program accompanied by a physiotherapist were applied to the control group, and conventional physiotherapy and mulligan mobilization technique were applied to the mulligan group. Conventional physiotherapy methods included ultrasound (US), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), and hotpack. The patients were evaluated with TecnoBody Static Balance Device, algometer, electrogoniometer, visual analog scale, Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire before and after the treatment.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-07-10
• Primary Completion: 2022-02-01
• Study Completion: 2022-02-15
• Status Verified: 2022-04
• Study First Submitted: 2022-04-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-04-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-04-12
• Study First Posted: 2022-04-19
• Last Update Posted: 2022-04-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 37

Inclusion Criteria

• Experiencing non-specific chronic low back pain for more than 3 months
• The diagnosis has been confirmed by the Health Board Report
• Be over 18 years old
• Be younger than 65 years old
• Pain of at least 2 severity according to VAS
• Voluntarily agree to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous lumbar trauma or operation
• Long-term use of corticosteroids
• Cancer
• Pregnancy
• Osteoporosis
• Systemic Diseases
• Spinal Deformities
• Lumbal Stenosis
• Ankylozone Spondylitis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Deformities
• Lumbal Stenosis

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Mulligan Group	Mulligan Technique	-
Control Group	Exercise Therapy	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Electrogoniometer	5 Minutes	It is an evaluation tool used to record the objective measurement of joint range of motion.
TecnoBody Static Balance Device Measurements	5 Minutes	TecnoBody Stability Easy is a stabilometric system consisting of three highly sensitive sensors. The system is based on continuous observation of the foot pressure center (COP). By recording the postural oscillations of the body as a function of time, detailed information about the postural system is obtained
Pressure Pain-Threshold Measurements with Algometer	5 Minutes	It is a device used to evaluate the sensitivity to pain and to determine the perception of pressure. The pressure algometer has proven useful in evaluating fibrositis and hypersensitive spots, trigger points, arthritis activation, and visceral pain-pressure sensitivity.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analog Scale	1 Minutes	Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used to convert some values that cannot be measured numerically into digital. Two end definitions of the parameter to be evaluated are written on both ends of a 100 mm line and the patient is asked to indicate where his / her condition is appropriate by drawing a line or by placing a dot or marking.
Oswestry Disability Index	10 Minutes	The Oswestry Disability Index is a commonly used outcome measure to detect perceived disability in patients with low back pain. It consists of 10 questions, each of which is scored between 0 and 5, assessing the degree of pain, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, social life, traveling, and change in pain. The minimum score obtained from the scale is 0, and the maximum score is 50. 0-4 points as no disability, 5-14 points as mild, 15-24 points as moderate, 25-34 points as severe and 35-50 points as complete functional disability.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Fındıkzade Medipol Hospital; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Fındıkzade, Turkey