Effect of 3 combined manual therapy techniques on low back pain

Phase 1

Completed

Conditions: Non specific low back pain

Registration Number: CTRI/2018/08/015248

Lead Sponsor: KLE Academy of Education and Research

Brief Summary: A study was conducted on the efficacy of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique(INIT) on upper trapezius trigger points in subjects with non specific neck pain which concluded that INIT had a potential benefit in deactivating upper trapezius trigger points.

Most manual therapy techniques like myofascial release,massage, stretching, work on the muscle fibre and not trigger points specifically.

Currently there are various manual and non manual interventions which deactivate trigger points. Trigger points have the potential to restrict functional activities, arouse pain, limit range of motion, and hence should be treated as a part of a comprehensive regime.

Although randomized clinical trials are carried out to study the effect of ischemic compression and strain counter strain in neck and chronic myofascial pain syndrome, there is lack of evidence regarding the use of these techniques in subjects with non specific low back pain.

Hence additional research has to be carried out in this area.

The purpose of the study is to see the effect of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique versus conventional physiotherapy exercises on trigger points on individuals with non specific low back pain in terms of pain pressure threshold,lumbar range of motion and functional index.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Acute low back pain which is less than 3 months and non specific Individuals between the age of 18-35 years.
Presence of trigger points in the low back region Minimum score of 10% on MODQ Decreased lumbar range of motion Individuals willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

History of any recent spinal surgeries History of vertebral fractures Lumbar radiculopathy Pregnancy Any malignancy Diagnosed cases of any systemic illnesses â€¢Infections â€¢Any comorbid conditions.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Pressure Threshold and Lumbar range of motion	On the 1st day before the intervention and on the 5th day after the intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ)	On the 1st day before the intervention and on the 5th day after the intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1): KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital
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Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India
KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital
🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India
Sarana Souza Monteiro
Principal investigator
9916033217
saranasouzamonteiro@gmail.com