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Effect of Muscle Energy Techniques on Functional Abilities in Patients With Discogenic Unilateral Sciatica

NCT04918238 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2021-06-08

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Summary

The purpose of the study to investigate the effect of muscle energy techniques on functional abilities of patients with chronic discogenic unilateral sciatica and to explain it from a physiological and functional point of view

Conditions

  • Sciatica
  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Conventional program

All the participants will receive the conventional physical therapy protocol per session as following: Infrared radiation on the low back area for 15 minutes, Ultrasound waves (Digi sonic device) for 10 minutes on the trigger areas of the low back, Myofascial release of the thoracolumbar fascia, Stretching of the Paraspinal muscles and the hamstrings, Mobilization of the lumbar and thoracic spine from a prone lying position and strengthening of abdominal muscles, multifidus and transversal's abdominal muscle.

OTHER

Muscle energy technique

The patient was in the lateral recumbent position on the side opposite to his, her side-bending dysfunction while the physiotherapist stood facing the subject. The physiotherapist monitored the lumbar area with one hand while with the other hand flexed the subject's knees and hips until the barrier was engaged at the vertebral segment being treated.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Horus University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-01
Primary Completion
2021-05-15
Completion
2021-06-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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