NCT06751147

Effects of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Mobilization With and Without Muscle Energy Techniques in Pregnant Females

Effects of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Mobilization With and Without Muscle Energy Techniques on Neuropathic Pain, Knee Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Pregnant Females

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 48 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The rationale of this study is to provide empirical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of neural mobilization in pregnant women with meralgia paresthetica. By investigating the potential benefits of this intervention, healthcare professionals can make informed decisions about incorporating neural mobilization into the management of this condition during pregnancy. Focusing on the impact of neural mobilization and muscle energy techniques on both neuropathic pain and quality of life aligns with a patient-centered approach to care. The goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to enhance overall well-being and functional capacity

Detailed description

The literature gap of the study is that upto our knowledge, there is little or no evidence found in previous researches on the combined effects of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve mobilization in combination with MET in pregnant females. Secondly no quantitative measurement as range of motion with goniometer has been yet studied

Conditions

• Meralgia Paresthetica

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Group A	It consists of 24 patients who were assessed by prone knee bend (PKB) test and knee range of motion was measured by goniometer. In addition to traditional physical therapy and muscle energy procedures, patients in this group received neural mobilization. The patient laid on their side with their knee bent to a 90-degree angle and the affected side looking up while neural mobilization was carried out. The therapist then performed the technique by abducting and extending the patient's hip. Five repetitions of the nerve stretch were performed, each with a 10-second hold and a 5-second rest in between. METs were implemented in two positions using post-isometric relaxation (PIR): In this initial posture, the patient laid on their back with the affected leg just over the bed's edge. With one hand, the physiotherapist stood facing the affected side and pressed the contralateral ASIS to keep the patient from rolling off the bed. The therapist, however, simultaneously grabbed the femur dist
OTHER	Experimental Group B	It involves 24 patients who had received the neural mobilization described above along with traditional physical therapy that does not involve muscular energy techniques. The treatment took place in the outpatient physical therapy department and lasted around thirty minutes in total

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-23
• Primary completion: 2025-05-15
• Completion: 2025-05-15
• First posted: 2024-12-27
• Last updated: 2025-07-25

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Pakistan