RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07328282

Comparative Effects Between ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization With Limb Movement in Lumbar Radiculopathy

Sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

Enrollment

36 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Lumbar Radiculopathy

Summary

This study examines the comparative effects of ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy

Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Age 30 -50 years
both male and female
Unilateral lumbar radiculopathy
Posteriolateral mild disc herniation on MRI
SLR test positive (30 to 70) degree
crosed SLR test positive
Slump test positive

Exclusion Criteria5

MRI findings indicating i. Spinal instability ii. Significant neuroforaminal stenosis iii. Structural abnormalities requiring surgical intervention (e.g., large disc herniation )
Clinical findings indicating:
i. Absence of severe neurological and severe motor weakness (Manual Muscle Testing grades 0, 1, or 2) ii. Signs of cauda equina lesion (e.g., saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder dysfunction)
Diagnosed spinal conditions i. Lumbar spondylolisthesis ii. Lumbar spine fracture iii. Spinal stenosis iv. Spinal tumor v. Ankylosing spondylitis
History of previous spinal surgery Pregnancy

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Interventions

PROCEDUREELDOA

Participants will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Each session will heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in Group A will receive ELDOA in addition to standard physiotherapy. Each position will be sustained for at least one minute, with gradual progression to the full posture as flexibility and control improve.

PROCEDURESpinal Mobilization with Limb Movement - SMWLM

Participants will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Each session will heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in Group B will receive spinal mobilization combined with limb movement along with standard physiotherapy. The technique will be repeated three times.