Low Back Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
Low back pain is common problem the purpose of this research will be to determine the comparison of ultrasound therapy and myofascial release technique for treatment of low back pain in adults.
Detailed description
Low back pain is common problem the purpose of this research will be to determine the comparison of ultrasound therapy and myofascial release technique for treatment of low back pain in adults. To increase lumbar spine range of motion chest wall mobility and flexibility, reduction in level of lumbar disability
Interventions
myofascial release therapy, the therapist applies light pressure by hand to find myofascial areas that feel stiff instead of elastic and movable. These stiff areas, or trigger points, are thought to limit muscle and joint movements, which can play a part in widespread muscle pain.
Ultrasound physical therapy is a branch of ultrasound, alongside diagnostic ultrasound and pregnancy imaging. It's used to detect and treat various musculoskeletal issues you may have including pain, tissue injury, and muscle spasms
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Both male and female * between age of 18 and 60 reported with chronic low back pain (lasting more than 3 months)
Exclusion criteria
* unresponsive psychologically disturbed patient * people under 18 * Following coexisting conditions cancer, diabetes, pregnancy, cardiovascular system, gynecological disease. * Neurological conditions, spine injury contraindicated to MFR treatment (infectious disease, viral and bacterial infections, active malignant disease, aneurysm * Arthrodesis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Oswestry disability index | 6 Months | Oswestry Disability Index \[ODI\] (an outcome measure that was designed to assess function in activities of daily living for those with acute or chronic back pain) |
Countries
Pakistan