chronic mechanical low back pain. Low Back Pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both male and Female Age between 20 and 40 years . Having mechanical low back pain without radiation to lower limbs, for more than 6 weeks were enrolled in the study. Participants should obtain clearance from their primary healthcare provider or a physician to participate in a physical activity program like Pilates or McGill’s Protocol.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with any systemic disorder or who were undergoing intervention Patients having a history of spine surgery were also not included Have a pacemaker or a history of serious cardiac event or of cardiorespiratory dysfunction Severe cognitive impairment or aphasia leading to difficulty in communication, Participants who have any significant musculoskeletal or orthopedic problems that would interfere with their ability to participate in the physical therapy program. Participants who have a history of uncontrolled hypertension or arrhythmias.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS).;Flexibility. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6 week. Method of measurement: Sit and reach test score.;Core stability. Timepoint: Before intervention ,6 week. Method of measurement: Sahrmann core stability test.;Funtional disability. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6 week. Method of measurement: Urdu version of Oswestry Disability index (ODI). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Riphah International University Lahore