Effects of Eldoa Versus Meckenzie Exercise on Non-specific Low Back Pain Patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Low Back Pain
• Interventions: Other: Mckenzie extension exercise; Other: Eldoa stretch technique

• Registration Number: NCT05239247
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

To determine the effects of Eldoa and Mckenzie exercises in posture. To determine the effects of Eldoa and Mckenzie exercises in ROM.

Detailed Description

To determine the effects of Eldoa and Mckenzie exercises in pain. To determine the effects of Eldoa and Mckenzie exercises in Quality of life.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-10-30
• Primary Completion: 2021-12-31
• Study Completion: 2021-12-31
• Study First Submitted: 2022-02-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-02-10
• Study First Posted: 2022-02-14
• Status Verified: 2022-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-04-15
• Last Update Posted: 2022-04-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

• Gender (Female)
• Age (40-69)
• NPRS (Grade <3)
• Chronic pain (more than or equal to 3 months)
• Restricted ROM
• Lumbar straightening

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Exclusion Criteria

• Any other orthopedic or neurological condition of hip or lumbar spine.
• sign and symptoms of lower motor neuron disease.
• Current use of medication prescribed for pain.
• Radiculopathy.
• malignancy.
• Fracture.
• Lumbar trauma.
• Disc pathology

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Mckenzie extension exercise	Mckenzie extension exercise	-
Eldoa stretch technique	Eldoa stretch technique	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
lumbar ROM by inclinometer.	12 days	Flexion 60 Extension 25 Left Lat Flex 25 Right Lat Flex 25
Lumbar Posture by flexicurve ruler.	12 days	Excessive lordosis (EL) is over 75°, normal lordosis (NL) is 40°, hypo-lordosis (HL) is in the 20°

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain on Numeric pain rating scale.	12 days	Changes from baseline, Pain was measured through Numeric pain rating scale.It comprises of a continuous scale of 10cm line.0 to 1 represent no pain, 1 to 3 represent mild pain ,4 to 6 represent moderate pain, 7 to 10 represent severe pain.
functional outcome by Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire.	12 days	0% to 20%: minimal disability: The patient can cope with most living activities. Usually no treatment is indicated apart from advice on lifting sitting and exercise. 21%-40%: moderate disability: The patient experiences more pain and difficulty with sitting, lifting and standing. Travel and social life are more difficult and they may be disabled from work. Personal care, sexual activity and sleeping are not grossly affected and the patient can usually be managed by conservative means. 41%-60%: severe disability: Pain remains the main problem in this group but activities of daily living are affected. These patients require a detailed investigation. 61%-80%: crippled: Back pain impinges on all aspects of the patient's life. Positive intervention is required. 81%-100%:These patients are either bed-bound or exaggerating their symptoms

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rawal General And Dental Hospital; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan