NCT07403292

Comparative Effects of McGill and McKenzie Exercises in Low Back Pain

Comparative Effects of McGill and McKenzie Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 57 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The study was conducted to determine the comparative effects of McGill and McKenzie exercises on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

Conditions

• Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	McGill Exercises	McGill Big three exercises for 10 repetitions and 5-10 seconds of hold initially. Progression was tailored as per the patient's requirements and stamina. * Standardized physiotherapy treatment at the first session. * McGill curl-up * Isometric horizontal side support, either with support on knees or on foot, according to patient stamina. * Single leg extension holds on hands and knees, also known as McGill Birddog, either with or without raising the contralateral arm as per patient stamina.
OTHER	McKenzie Exercises	McKenzie extension exercise plan (EEP) for 10 repetitions and 5-10 seconds of hold initially. Progression was tailored as per the patient's requirements and symptoms * Standardized physiotherapy treatment at the first session. * Lying face down in extension on elbows. * Full press up. * Extension in standing.
OTHER	Standardized Physiotherapy Treatment	* Electrical Heating Pad was applied for 10 minutes. * TENS was applied (low frequency) for 10 minutes. * Posterior to Anterior Glides of Lumbar Spine in Maitland Grade-III, with 4 sets and 4 repetitions each. The patient will be in a prone position.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-13
• Primary completion: 2025-05-31
• Completion: 2025-11-30
• First posted: 2026-02-11
• Last updated: 2026-02-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan