EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE VS PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION IN NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/11/038248
• Lead Sponsor: Nootan College Of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary

**1.** **TITLE:**

**EFFECTIVENESSOF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE AS COMPARED TO PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULARFACILITATION IN NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN: RCT**

**Aim**:The study aims to find out the effectiveness of the Muscle energy technique compared to Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation innon-specific low back pain.

**Objectives**:

1) To find out whether there is anysignificant difference between Muscle energy techniques as compared toProprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for reducing pain in participantswith low back pain.

2) To find out whether there is anysignificant difference between the Muscle energy technique as compared toProprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in increasing the strength of the backmuscle in participants with low back pain.

3) To find out whether there is anysignificant difference between the Muscle energy techniques as compared toProprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in the improvement of function inparticipants with low back pain.

**TOOLS****:**

1. Pen & Paper

2. Plinth & Pillow

3. Stool

4. Consent Form

5. Assessment Form

6. Functional outcome index

**OUTCOMEMEASURES:**

1.      Muscle strength (By Pressure Biofeedback Unit).

2.      Intensity of pain (NPRS).

3.      Functional disability (Roland-Morris disability questionnaire).

**DATA COLLECTIONPROCEDURE:**

The participantswith low back pain will be taken from orthopedic physiotherapy OPD of NootanCollege Of Physiotherapy.

First, all the participants will complete a detailedorthopedic assessment. The Orthopedic assessment will obtain information aboutdemographic details, medical history, analysis of pain, investigation reports& functional tests of the participants. Participants will fulfill the selection criteria and inform the study and request to sign a writteninformed consent form. The procedure will be clearly explained to all theparticipants and their consent will be obtained. Randomization into groups will be achieved through the lottery method. After that pre-intervention evaluation thatincludes NPRS, Functional scale (RMDQ) and Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU) willbe taken.

 The treatment will be given to the participants ofGroup-A and Group-B (Experimental Group). After that post-interventionevaluation also will be done. Each participant will be evaluated prior to theFirst session and after the last session. The Data will be collected and furtherused for Statistical Analysis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2021-11-24
• Study Start: 2021-11-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

55 years Both male and female participants who are willing to be a part of the study Participants of Low back pain with non-specific nature i.e. without identifying specific anatomical or neurophysiological causative factors. Symptomatic back pain due to overuse, overload & overstretch.

Exclusion Criteria

Tumor Acute or traumatic condition Spondylolisthesis with radiculopathy Spinal stenosis Infective conditions like Osteomyelitis Systemic disorders like tuberculosis of the spine Severe postural abnormality Pain referred from viscera Participants with nerve root pain signs Participants with spinal surgery.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.Muscle strength (By Pressure Biofeedback Unit).	Before Enrollment | After 6 weeks of treatment
3.Functional disability (Roland-Morris disability questionnaire)	Before Enrollment | After 6 weeks of treatment
2.Intensity of pain (NPRS).	Before Enrollment | After 6 weeks of treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nootan College Of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Mahesana, GUJARAT, India

Nootan College Of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Mahesana, GUJARAT, India

Shreya Patel

Principal investigator

9687681851

shreya16491999@gmail.com