A clinical trial to study the effectiveness of Sustained Natural Apophyseal glides and Maitlands mobilization in Facet joint syndrome

Effectiveness of sustained natural apophyseal glides(SNAGs) and Maitland mobilization in facet joint syndrome: RCT - Effectiveness of sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides and Maitland Mobilization in facet Joint Syndrome - A Randomized Controlled Tria

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2013/06/003752

Enrollment

Registered

2013-06-14

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Lumbar Facet Syndrome

Interventions

Intervention1: 1. Mulligans Sustained Natural Apophyseal glides 2.Therapeutic ultrasound and 3.Spinal stabilization exercises: 2 weeks , 5 days per week. Follow up 1 week after Intervention ( 3rd) wee

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: •Participants diagnosed with facetal arthropathy on MRI, •Localized unilateral lumbar pain •Replication or aggravation of pain by unilateral pressure over the facet joint, •Pain eased in flexion, Pain in extension, Lateral flexion or rotation to the ipsilateral side. •Patients willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Spinal Surgery • Trauma to the spine • Manipulation under anesthesia • Metabolic Disorders â?? Osteoporosis • Spinal Tumors

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain Range of Motion Low back Disability (MODQ) Pain Pressure Threshold Timepoint: Pre Intervention and Post intervention second week and Third Week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Back Muscle Strength Back Muscle Endurance Timepoint: Pre Intervention and Post intervention second week and Third Week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDeepak Bapusaheb Anap

Padamashree Dr. Vittalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation

deepak.anap@hotmail.com02412778042

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026