Lumbar Radiculopathy
Conditions
Keywords
Lumbar Radiculopathy, lumbar pain
Brief summary
This study examines the comparative effects of ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy
Detailed description
Participants were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A, which performed structured ELDOA exercises targeting spinal decompression and postural alignment Group B, which received SMWLM interventions focusing on spinal mobilization combined with controlled leg movements. Pain, functional disability, and lumbar range of motion were measured using Visual Analog Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, and bubble inclinometer
Interventions
PROCEDUREELDOA
Participants will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Each session will heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in Group A will receive ELDOA in addition to standard physiotherapy. Each position will be sustained for at least one minute, with gradual progression to the full posture as flexibility and control improve.
PROCEDURESpinal Mobilization with Limb Movement - SMWLM
Participants will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Each session will heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in Group B will receive spinal mobilization combined with limb movement along with standard physiotherapy. The technique will be repeated three times.
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Randomized control trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 30 -50 years * both male and female * Unilateral lumbar radiculopathy * Posteriolateral mild disc herniation on MRI * SLR test positive (30 to 70) degree * crosed SLR test positive * Slump test positive * pain and symptoms disturbution in dermatomal pattern of L4 and L5
Exclusion criteria
* MRI findings indicating i. Spinal instability ii. Significant neuroforaminal stenosis iii. Structural abnormalities requiring surgical intervention (e.g., large disc herniation ) * Clinical findings indicating: i. Absence of severe neurological and severe motor weakness (Manual Muscle Testing grades 0, 1, or 2) ii. Signs of cauda equina lesion (e.g., saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder dysfunction) * Diagnosed spinal conditions i. Lumbar spondylolisthesis ii. Lumbar spine fracture iii. Spinal stenosis iv. Spinal tumor v. Ankylosing spondylitis * History of previous spinal surgery Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Disability | baseline, 2nd and 4th week | Measured by Oswestry Disability Index, a 10-item questionnaire with six response options per item. |
| Pain Intensity | baseline, 2nd week, 4th week | Pain severity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). |
| Lumbar Range of Motion | baseline, 2nd and 4th week | Lumbar spine range of motion will be assessed using a bubble inclinometer. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactUzma Jabeen
Outcome results
None listed