Back Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
Single blind randomized control trail in which two groups were formed. Group A was given Muscle energy technique and Group B was given muscle energy technique in combination with Interferential therapy.
Detailed description
After getting the REC approval from The Neurocounsel Clinics, study was initiated from 21 May, 2023 to 20 September 2023. Sample size was calculated by Epitool which came 30. Following participants were included a) both genders b) age 20-50 years and followings were excluded a) DM b) Parkinson disease c) disc disorder d) MSK disorder were excluded from this study. Simple random sampling technique was used to randomize participants into two equal groups. group A was given MET and group B was given MET plus IFT. 2 sessions/week for 4 & half weeks. Evaluation was done at PNS & EQ-5D-5L (QoL). Pre and post test analysis was done by use of SPSS version 21 and level of significance was kept p\<0.05.
Interventions
OTHERmuscle energy technique
Muscle energy technique is used at a rate of three sessions per week for four and half weeks
OTHERMuscel energy technique along with interferential therapy
Muscle energy technique along with interferential therapy is used at a rate of three sessions per week for four and half weeks
Sponsors
Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Just participants were unaware of which intervention they are being given
Intervention model description
Single blind RCT in which Two groups were formed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* both genders * age between 20-50 years old * non specific type of back pain
Exclusion criteria
* Diabetes Mellitus * Parkinson disease * Any other Musculoskeletal disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain numeric scale | 4 and half weeks | this scale is used to measure the pain 0 means no pain and 10 means worst pain ever |
| short form of 36 | 4 and half weeks | SF-36 is used to meaure the quality of life. 0 means worst quality of life and higher values towards 100 means best quality of life |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed