Lumbar Radiculopathy
Conditions
Keywords
HLLT, Laser therapy , LLLT, Lumber radiculopathy, Sciatica
Brief summary
To Compare the effects of high-level laser therapy (HLLT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.
Interventions
This group received High-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
OTHERLow-level laser therapy
This group received Low-level laser therapy along with conventional physiotherapy treatment 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Patients of both genders male and female will be included. * Patients aged 40-65 years will be included. * Patients with a diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy confirmed by clinical evaluation by a physician or physiotherapist. * Patients with a history of radicular leg pain and/or numbness or tingling sensation in the leg. * a positive score on the Straight Leg Raise (pain between 35 degrees and 75 degrees), pain limiting functional ability, and scores at least 3/10 on the VAS, restricted lumbar range of motion - 25% flexion, 20% extension. * Patients who have not received any form of treatment for lumbar radiculopathy within the past 3 months
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with a history of spinal surgery in the last 2 years or spinal deformity. * Patients with a history of fracture or dislocation of the lumbar spine. * Patients with a diagnosis of any other neurological disorder or neuropathy. * Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. * Patients with any other medical condition that may interfere i.e. inflammatory rheumatic disease, cardiac pacemaker, continuing that may interfere with the study outcomes or put them at risk with the study outcomes or put them at risk.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Level | 6 weeks | Visual Analogue scale |
| Rang of motion | 6 weeks | Straight Leg Raise |
| Level of Disability | 6 weeks | Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) |
| To measure Quality of Life | 6 weeks | Health Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed