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ELDOA and PFS technique on low back pain patient with Quadratus lumborum tightness

Comparative Effects Of Eldoa And Post-Facilitation Stretching Technique On Low Back Pain And Functional Performance In Patients With Quadratus Lumborum Tightness

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240503061633N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-06-09
Start date
2024-02-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Quadratus Lumborum Tightness. Condition 2: Low back pain. Other muscle spasm Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back, thoracolumbar region

Interventions

ELDOA group: Warm up before starting
The session will be for two weeks, alternate days a week, once daily. Hold the static position according to spinal level for 60 seconds or about one minute and breathe normally. Hold each rep for ten
Post Facilitation Stretching Technique: The session will be for two weeks, alternate days a week, once daily. Post Facilitation Stretching (PFS) technique was performed as the QL of the involved side

Sponsors

The University of Faisalabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 18 to 35 years adult Both males and females Study participants who are willing to take part Participants having 3 to 7 scores on NPRS No recent surgery in the past six months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No leg symptoms in the last week Any Neurological disorders Patients who have undergone back, pelvis, hip, or knee surgery within the preceding six months, as well as those with any history of lower limb fractures Pregnancy ( All trimesters) Any medical condition contraindicatory to physical activity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quadratus Lumborum Tightness. Timepoint: Before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: Side bend test by using measuring tape.;Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: NPRS scale.;Lumbar range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: Schober's test.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Limitation. Timepoint: Before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: LEFS.;Disability. Timepoint: Before intervention and at 2 weeks after intervention (6 sessions total). Method of measurement: ODI.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactRuhmah Amin

The University of Faisalabad

2022-ms-pt-035@ruf.edu.pk+92 331 6635005

Outcome results

None listed

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