Effect of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repetitive Back Extension Exercise on H-reflex in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
The Effects of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repeated Back Extension Exercise on H-Reflex, Pain, and Disability in Patients With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Cairo University
60 participants
Jan 20, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of performing combined lumbar traction and repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie) on soleus H-reflex, pain, and disability in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy. The main question that it aims to answer is: Does the combination of lumbar traction and back extension exercise (McKenzie) improves soleus H-reflex, pain, and function in patient with lumbosacral radiculopathy? participants will be randomized into 2 groups: one group will include repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie Approach) without mechanical traction and the other group will include the same but in combination with mechanical traction.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Patient with chronic unilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy (more than 3 months duration)
- Age:35- 60 years
- Both male and female
- People with L5-S1 postero-lateral disc herniation or protrusion.
- people with positive straight leg raise
Exclusion Criteria5
- Subjects with lumbosacral Surgery.
- Subjects with stenosis or scoliosis.
- Subjects with cardiac problem or cancer.
- Subjects with peripheral neuropathy.
- Subjects with upper motor neuron injury.
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Interventions
repetitive back extension exercises in prone position with 1 minute hold on maximal back extension. 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 1 minute break between sets. The intervention was done 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
The traction was applied using a 3D ActiveTrac table. This motorized split table applied static traction to the lumbar spine with the participant in a prone position. The intensity of the force of traction was 40% to 60% of the participant's body weight applied for 15 minutes. The intervention was done 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
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NCT06216288