Effects of Different Dosage of Decompression Therapy on Symptoms of Lumbar Radiculopathy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 45
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Oswestry Disability Index
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will provide evidence about how much dose of decompression more effective for the treatment of lumbar radiculopathy. As this hypothesis has no evidence about the dosage of decompression in literature till now.
Detailed Description
Decompression therapy differs from traction-based therapy in that the traction applied to the spine in decompression therapy is typically alternated between lower and higher levels of tension for predetermined periods of time. In either therapy, spinal tension is maintained for the period's typically extending 30-minutes or longer. This study will provide evidence about how much dose of decompression more effective for the treatment of lumbar radiculopathy. As this hypothesis has no evidence about the dosage of decompression in literature till now.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Both Genders
- •Age between 30 to 50 years
- •Unilateral Radiculopathy
- •Limited SLR (Less than 60 degree)
- •Pain on Numeric Pain Rating Scale \< 7
Exclusion Criteria
- •Severe paraspinal Muscle Spasm
- •Acute prolapse intervertebral disc
- •Bilateral Positive SLR
- •Osteoporotic
- •H/O Spinal Fracture
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Oswestry Disability Index
Time Frame: 6th week
Patient-completed questionnaire which gives a subjective percentage score of level of function (disability) in activities of daily living in those rehabilitating from low back pain. Most effective for persistent severe disability while the Roland-Morris is better for mild to moderate disability. Questionnaire examines perceived level of disability in 10 everyday activities of daily living
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame: 6th week
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) (an outcome measure) that is a uni-dimensional measure of pain intensity in adults(21). The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme (e.g. "pain as bad as you can imagine" or "worst pain imaginable").
SLR through Inclinometer
Time Frame: 6th week
The Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test is a neurodynamic test. Neurodynamic tests check the mechanical movement of the neurological tissues as well as their sensitivity to mechanical stress or compression. These tests, along with relevant history and decreased range of motion, are considered by some to be the most important physical signs of disc herniation, regardless of the degree of disc injury. SLR is a neural tension test that can be used to rule in or out neural tissue involvement as a result of a space occupying lesion, often a lumbar disc herniation. It is one of the most common neurological tests of the lower limb