NCT06387589

Effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas in Non-Specific Low Back Pain

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas combined with core stability exercises in Non-Specific Low Back Pain"

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas on Pain, physical function, lumbar ROM and Hip ROM in patients Non-Specific Low Back Pain" adults (age : 30-50 years ) 1. Numeric pain rating scale 2. Goniometer 3. Inclinometer 4. Oswestry Disability Questionairre Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant. Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Core stability exercises	Core stability Exercises will include: PLANK SIDE PLANK BIRD DOG MS GILL CURLUP PLANK + LEG RAISES SIDE PLANK + LEG RAISES PLANK + WALKS SIDE TO SIDE SIDE PLANK + TWIST BIRD DOG
PROCEDURE	Static Stretching of Iliopsoas	Static Stretching of Iliopsoas (Hold for 7-8s x 10 reps) Week 1 Lifting the leg while lying in a prone position with the knee bent Week 2 Lifting the leg in a prone position with a straight knee Week 3 Stretch in the modified Thomas test position Week 4 Modified launch stretch
PROCEDURE	Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas	Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas (5-10s x 10 reps) Patient's position supine at the edge of the table, non-effected hip and knee in flexion, experimental thigh and leg hang on the edge of table. Extend the hip of the opposite thigh up to the barrier. After that, the patient flexes the hip against maximal resistance (isometric) and breathes in for 5-10 seconds. Tell the patient "Relax", whereas the therapist applies a rapid stretch to a new barrier and is held for 10 seconds.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-07-15
• Primary completion: 2023-11-20
• Completion: 2024-06-20
• First posted: 2024-04-29
• Last updated: 2024-04-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan