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Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group received a combined program of general exercises along with the specific PKE (Prone Knee Extension) exercise. The details were as follows: Co
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Report of increased pain during activities such as forward bending, coughing, sneezing, or prolonged sitting. Pain reduction while lying down Presence of lower lumbar disc herniation on MRI imaging with confirmation by clinical examination Possession of the necessary cognitive abilities to participate in various aspects of the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute pain in the hip, back, or knee within the past two weeks Presence of any specific disorder related to the sacroiliac joint and facet joint syndrome History of surgery or fracture in the spine, hip, or knee Presence of pre-existing congenital hip joint disorders Presence of red flags indicating conditions such as tumors, infections, or cauda equina syndrome Presence of cautionary signs related to maladaptive pain coping strategies A score above 37 on the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Presence of spinal stenosis History of neurological disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system and other serious conditions associated with impaired joint movement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Oswestry Disability Index.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Short Form-36.;Hamstring tightness. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Active Straight Leg Raise.;Lumbar lordosis. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Flexible ruler.;Lumbar range of motion. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Schober test and trunk flexibility measurement. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMajid Shahbazi
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed