Comparing effect between percussion gun and IASTM on superficial layer of hamstrings and low back region in people with non specific lower back pain: a randomized parallel group study.

Not yet recruiting

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

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/04/041579
• Lead Sponsor: KAHER institute of physiotherapy

Brief Summary

Participant selection will be done as per the Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria.

Awritten informed consent will be obtained from the participants.And all the covid19 precautions will be taken according to ICMR guidelines.

Abrief demographic data and baseline outcome measures (Active knee extension test, Visual analogue scale, Sit and reach test, Postural Sway)  will be obtained from thesubjects.

Participants will be equally divided into two groups. Group A will be given IASTM and Group B will be given Percussion gun along with conventional treatment.

Post intervention outcome measures will be assessed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2022-03-31
• Study Start: 2022-05-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

• 1)Individuals of all genders in the age group of 18-55years with lower back pain for at least 3 months.
• 2)Individuals with any flexion recorded more than 20 degrees being tested positive in Active knee Extension Test.
• 3)Individuals willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• Participants with pathology such as infection, malignancy, inflammatory disease, structural deformity, history of trauma at abdominal or lumbar region, abdominal or lumbar surgery or pregnancy (suspected or confirmed).
• Subjects with neurological deficit (paraesthesia, sensory loss, radiculopathy, myelopathy) Any mental illness (Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson disease etc.) Subjects on medications like corticosteroids, antidepressants, anti-inflammatory medications.
• Peripheral vascular disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.Active knee extenion test	At baseline and week three
2.Visual Analouge scale	At baseline and week three
3.Postural sway	At baseline and week three

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
no secondary outcomes	0

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

KAHER Institute of physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

KAHER Institute of physiotherapy

🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

Jaytie Parki

Principal investigator

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jaytieparki@yahoo.com