Effect of Routine Physical Therapy With and Without Core Stability Exercises in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Lumbar Radiculopathy
• Interventions: Other: Core strengthening; Other: Conventional treatment

• Registration Number: NCT05741138
• Lead Sponsor: Sehat Medical Complex

Brief Summary

The goal of this Randomized controlled trial was to examine the effect of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises in patients with lumbar radiculopathy. The main question it aims to answer is:

• To examine the effect of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises in patients with lumbar radiculopathy Participants after reading and signing the consent form were included in study according to eligibility criteria and were allocated in to 2 groups, the Standard Physical Therapy treatment along with core strengthening exercises. Core strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were modified according to patient's comfortability). We measured outcome through different outcome measure tools.

Detailed Description

Lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is defined as spinal nerve-related symptoms such as back and leg pain, with variable presence of paraesthesias, reflex changes, and secondary interference of normal activities. Lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is a common debilitating condition of lumbar origin which influences both the general population and athletes alike. Its prevalence has been estimated to be 3-5% of the population, affecting both men and women. Core strengthening exercises (CSE) are used to train, strengthen and condition the core muscles surrounding the middle of the body i.e. the abdomen, hips, pelvis and lower back. CSE trains muscle activity patterns without unnecessarily overloading the tissue, and can help to stabilize the spine. Core strengthening exercises were applied on patient with lumbar radiculopathy and calf pain to see whether it helps to reduce pain or not.

Participants were given consent form and after subjects read and sign the informed consent, they were included in study according to eligibility criteria. 2 groups were included in study, the Standard Physical Therapy treatment along with core strengthening exercises. Core strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were modified according to patient's comfortability). We measured outcome through different outcome measure tools.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-02-04
• Study First Submitted: 2023-02-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-02-14
• Study First Posted: 2023-02-23
• Primary Completion: 2023-07-28
• Status Verified: 2023-08
• Study Completion: 2023-08-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 2023-09-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 76

Inclusion Criteria

• 45-65 years

Both genders

• Low back pain radiating towards calf for more than 2 months (diagnosed by the orthopedic surgeon)

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with Inflammatory, infectious, malign or metabolic diseases
• Patients with osteoporosis, neurological defects, calf muscle hypertrophy, cardiovascular disorders any spinal or leg operations
• Pregnancy

Any traumatic History

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Core strengthening group	Core strengthening	Group A were given the Standard Physical Therapy Treatment along with core strengthening exercises Core strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were modified according to patient's comfortability)
Conventional treatment group	Conventional treatment	Group B were given only Standard Physical Therapy treatment.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
visual analog scale (change is being assessed)	Change from baseline after 12 weeks	A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is one of the pain rating scales. It measures pain at line of 10cm.
Lower extremity functional pain scale (change is being assessed)	Change from baseline after 12 weeks	The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a person's ability to perform everyday tasks. The LEFS can be used by clinicians as a measure of patients' initial function, ongoing progress and outcome, as well as to set functional goals.
Oswestry disability index(change is being assessed)	Change from baseline after 12 weeks	The Oswestry Disability Index (also known as the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire) is an extremely important tool that researchers and disability evaluators use to measure a patient's permanent functional disability. The test is considered the 'gold standard' of low back functional outcome tools

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sehat medical Complex; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan