RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06387589

Effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas in Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Static Stretching Versus Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas combined with core stability exercises in Non-Specific Low Back Pain"

Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Gender: Both male and female
Individuals aged 30-50 years
Non-Specific low back pain for at least 3 months
pain radiating no further than the buttock
Pain range between 3-8 on NPRS
Positive Thomas Test

Exclusion Criteria3

Diagnosis of systemic metabolic and/or neurological disorder, neuromuscular disorders, pregnancy
Patients who have been receiving any other physical therapy treatment for NSLBP in the same period of the interventions
Patients having Low back pain with any specific cause

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Interventions

PROCEDURECore stability exercises

Core stability Exercises will include: PLANK SIDE PLANK BIRD DOG MS GILL CURLUP PLANK + LEG RAISES SIDE PLANK + LEG RAISES PLANK + WALKS SIDE TO SIDE SIDE PLANK + TWIST BIRD DOG

PROCEDUREStatic Stretching of Iliopsoas

Static Stretching of Iliopsoas (Hold for 7-8s x 10 reps) Week 1 Lifting the leg while lying in a prone position with the knee bent Week 2 Lifting the leg in a prone position with a straight knee Week 3 Stretch in the modified Thomas test position Week 4 Modified launch stretch

PROCEDUREPost Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas

Post Facilitation Stretch of Iliopsoas (5-10s x 10 reps) Patient's position supine at the edge of the table, non-effected hip and knee in flexion, experimental thigh and leg hang on the edge of table. Extend the hip of the opposite thigh up to the barrier. After that, the patient flexes the hip against maximal resistance (isometric) and breathes in for 5-10 seconds. Tell the patient "Relax", whereas the therapist applies a rapid stretch to a new barrier and is held for 10 seconds.