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Comparing effect between percussion gun and IASTM on superficial layer of hamstrings and low back region in people with non specific lower back pain: a randomized parallel group study.

Comparative Effect of Mechanical Muscle Percussion and IASTM on Hamstring and Thoracolumbar Facia in Individuals with Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Parallel Group Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/04/041579
Enrollment
28
Registered
2022-04-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-05-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Percussion gun: It will be applied bilaterally for 5 to 7 minutes each side. Dosage â?? 9 sessions: 3 sessions in a week Control Intervention1: Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobiliz

Sponsors

KAHER institute of physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Individuals of all genders in the age group of 18-55years with lower back pain for at least 3 months. 2)Individuals with any flexion recorded more than 20 degrees being tested positive in Active knee Extension Test. 3)Individuals willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with pathology such as infection, malignancy, inflammatory disease, structural deformity, history of trauma at abdominal or lumbar region, abdominal or lumbar surgery or pregnancy (suspected or confirmed). Subjects with neurological deficit (paraesthesia, sensory loss, radiculopathy, myelopathy) Any mental illness (Dementia, Alzheimerâ??s, Parkinson disease etc.) Subjects on medications like corticosteroids, antidepressants, anti-inflammatory medications. Peripheral vascular disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Active knee extenion test 2.Visual Analouge scale 3.Postural swayTimepoint: At baseline and week three

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
no secondary outcomesTimepoint: 0

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJaytie Parki

KAHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

aartiwell88@gmail.com9448814569

Outcome results

None listed

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