NCT06955117

McKenzie vs Manual Therapy for Low Back Pain

Comparative Study of McKenzie Technique and Manual Therapy for Pain and Function in Low Back Pain

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 52 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 35 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

A comparative study evaluating the effectiveness of the McKenzie technique versus manual therapy in patients with nonspecific low back pain. The study aims to assess which intervention is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional mobility.

Detailed description

The study compares McKenzie Method, a directional preference-based approach involving repeated movements and posture correction, against Manual Therapy, which includes hands-on techniques such as mobilizations and manipulations. Patients with nonspecific low back pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and treated over a defined period. Outcomes will be measured using pain and disability scores.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Physical Therapy Exercises	Experimental - McKenzie Technique (Group A) Intervention Type: Other: Physical Therapy Exercises Other Names: Intervention for low back pain Description: Soft Tissue Mobilization: Manual massage to release muscle tension (5-10 mins) Lumbar Mobilization Techniques: PA Mobilization (Posteroanterior glide) on the lumbar spine (Grade I-IV, 3-5 min per segment) Side-lying Rotational Mobilization (3 sets × 10 reps) Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): Pelvic Tilts (3 sets × 10 reps) Hip Flexor Stretch with Isometric Hold (3 sets × 10 sec per side) Core Stabilization Exercises: Bridge Exercise (3 sets × 10-15 reps) Dead Bug Exercise (3 sets × 10 reps per side) Modalities: Hot Pack (15-20 mins) for relaxation before therapy TENS (10 mins) for pain relief before mobilization
OTHER	Group B	Manual Therapy (Group B) Description: Soft Tissue Mobilization: Manual massage to release muscle tension (5-10 mins) Lumbar Mobilization Techniques: PA Mobilization (Posteroanterior glide) on the lumbar spine (Grade I-IV, 3-5 min per segment) Side-lying Rotational Mobilization (3 sets × 10 reps) Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): Pelvic Tilts (3 sets × 10 reps) Hip Flexor Stretch with Isometric Hold (3 sets × 10 sec per side) Core Stabilization Exercises: Bridge Exercise (3 sets × 10-15 reps) Dead Bug Exercise (3 sets × 10 reps per side) Modalities: Hot Pack (15-20 mins) for relaxation before therapy TENS (10 mins) for pain relief before mobilization

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-17
• Primary completion: 2027-04-17
• Completion: 2027-04-17
• First posted: 2025-05-02
• Last updated: 2025-05-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan