NCT06796478

Tailored Egoscue Exercises in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy

Effects of Tailored Egoscue Exercises on Pain, Functional Performance and Sleep Quality in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 46 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Lumbar radiculopathy (LR), commonly sciatica, is characterized by inflammation of the lower back's nerve roots. It is typically caused by sensory disruptions that arise from the lumbar spine and extend downward below the knee. LR is marked by alterations in motor and sensory functions, such as Radicular discomfort,functional performance paresthesia, or tingling in the lower limb. This research aims to explore the Effects of Tailored Egoscue Exercises on Pain, Functional Performance and Sleep Quality in Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy

Detailed description

The study was a randomized controlled trial, total 54 patients were recruited from Rayan Medical Center, Gujrat by using probability convenience sampling technique and assigned into two equal groups .27 patients in Group A (Experimental group) did Egoscue exercises while Group B (Control group) was provided with routine rehabilitation. In this study, age group between 45 to 65 pre-diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy by a neurophysician was included. Lasègue's test , Bragard's test and Slump test was performed as a screening tool in the study. Exercises was performed for 40 minutes per day on 3 alternate days per week for 6 weeks.Group A (Experimental Group) included 10 minutes of heat therapy and 30 minutes of Egoscue training while at Group B (Control Group) 10 minutes of heat therapy, gentle stretches \& core stabilization exercises for 30 minutes was performed. Patients was assessed at three levels pre (at baseline), mid (after 3 weeks) and post level(after 6 weeks) . Assessment tool was a Numerical pain rating Scale, Rolland-Morris Disability Questionnaire \& Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) to assess the outcome variable

Conditions

• Lumbar Radiculopathy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Tailored Egoscue Excercises	A. Elbow curls on the wall with abduction B. Elbow curls on the wall with adduction C. Overhead extension D. Open Up arm and chest E. Upper spinal twist. F. Spinal Twist G. Pelvic tilts H. Static back alone and static back with breathing I. Static wall. J. Air Bench Abdominal contraction in the static back position. K. Resisted Abduction L. Abductor press M. Supine groin progression
OTHER	Core stabilization excercises	A. Cat Pose \& Camel pose B. Pelvic tilt C. Hip flexor stretches D. Hamstring stretches E. Piriformis stretch F. Prone on elbow

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-10
• Primary completion: 2024-12-26
• Completion: 2025-01-10
• First posted: 2025-01-28
• Last updated: 2025-01-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan