Nervous System Diseases SCIATICA
Conditions
Interventions
Cryotherapy, Soft Tissue Manipulation, Back Extension Exercise,TENS and NFT.
Cryotherapy, Soft Tissue Manipulation, Back Extension Exercise and TENS.
Sponsors
Anikwe Ernest E.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants who presented with acute sciatica - episode persisting for less than 6 weeks (Pallipamula and Singaravelan, 2012), due to intervertebral disc pathology (bulging disc/disc protrusion, disc prolapsed and extruded disc) as seen in the Radiologist report. Participants with positive Passive Straight Leg Raise (PSLR) Test (300-700) (James and Weinstein, 2006). Participants with positive Flip Sign - trunk extension from sitting on an attempt to fully extend the target knee (Rabin et al, 2007). Participants who gave informed consent. Participants who were ready to suspend pain relieving drugs for the period of the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants who have had lumbar spine surgery within the last 12 months. Participants who suffered from sciatica along with vascular disorders and diabetic neuropathy, sciatica due to tumor and fractures. Participants with cervical spine pathology such as fracture, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease and acute ligament injury. Participants with clinical situations where cryotherapy, TENS and back extension exercise were contraindicated. Participants with psychological or psychosomatic disorders, infections of the spine, known congenital abnormality of the nervous system and severe co-morbidity or indication for immediate surgical intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Sciatica Bothersomeness Index (SBI), Goniometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bathroom weighing scale, Height metre. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactAnikwe Ernest
Outcome results
None listed