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Finding the effect of stretching techniques and manual release technique on hamstring muscle tightness in low back pain patients

A comparative study between traction with straight leg raise, bent leg raise and active release technique on hamstring tightness in sub-acute non-specific low back pain: A randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/08/020936
Enrollment
42
Registered
2019-08-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M709- Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Mulligans Traction with straight leg raise technique: It is a stretching technique for hamstrings. In each session 3 repetitions, 30 seconds hold time for each stretch with 1 minute res

Sponsors

M LAKSHMI PRASANNA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient diagnosed with non specific low back pain and hamstring tightness (Active knee extension angle >28.9 degrees). VAS score 2 to 6. Sub-acute (Duration of symptoms from 6 weeks to 3 months)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Uncooperative patients Subjects with cognitive issues Pregnancy Acute and chronic low back pain Tumor Fracture Radiating low back pain Neurological disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Active Knee Extension TestTimepoint: On first day and on last day of treatment (3 week intervention)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Roland-Morris QuestionnaireTimepoint: On first day and on last day of treatment (3 week intervention);Visual Analogue ScaleTimepoint: On first day and on last day of treatment (3 week intervention)—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactM LAKSHMI PRASANNA

Nitte institute of physiotherapy

physio.subhashrai@yahoo.in9448158751

Outcome results

None listed

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