PNF Technique on Iliopsoas and Hamstring Muscle on Chronic Low Back Pain
Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation of Iliopsoas and Hamstring on Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Riphah International University
44 participants
Aug 2, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study to evaluate the effects of PNF in terms of decreasing low back pain, increasing range of motion and improving flexibility of the hamstrings and iliopsoas. Their association in LBP can be found through studies and my study based on this point will show whether targeting these two muscles would have any effect on lumbar back pain.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- chronic NSLBP of more than 3 months (NPRS 3-7)
- positive modified Thomas test (Posterior thigh does not touch table, knee flex >80)
- positive modified SLR (unable to extend knee), SLR (pain >70 degrees)
Exclusion Criteria7
- History of abdominal, back, and hip surgery
- Spine and hip fracture
- menstruation at the time of testing.
- Pain and severe joint stiffness of hip and knee
- problems of cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Physiological problems that cause referred pain at the low back (UTI, kidney problem, tumor, pancreatitis)
- Pregnancy
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Interventions
Experimental group was given proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique (PNF) along with conventional treatment. PNF will be applied on iliopsoas and hamstring muscles, 3 repetitions/session with a break of 2 minutes/repetition (10 second isometric Contraction then 10 second stretch) Treatment contains total 12 sessions (3 times/week for 4 consecutive weeks)
Conventional treatment contains tens and hotpack. Tens Will be applied for 20 minutes and hotpack for 10 minutes Total 12 sessions (3 times/week for 4 consecutive weeks)
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NCT06656156