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Effect of Routine Physical Therapy With and Without Core Stability Exercises in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy

NCT05741138 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 76

Last updated 2023-09-05

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Summary

The goal of this Randomized controlled trial was to examine the effect of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises in patients with lumbar radiculopathy. The main question it aims to answer is:

• To examine the effect of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises in patients with lumbar radiculopathy Participants after reading and signing the consent form were included in study according to eligibility criteria and were allocated in to 2 groups, the Standard Physical Therapy treatment along with core strengthening exercises. Core strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were modified according to patient's comfortability). We measured outcome through different outcome measure tools.

Conditions

  • Lumbar Radiculopathy

Interventions

OTHER

Core strengthening

Plank 1-3 sets of 10-15 reps per side at a slow tempo Side plank Draw in and lift, holding for 5 seconds with purposeful engagement of the core and leg musculature. Keep the head, shoulders, hips, knees and feet in a straight line. Bridges - Lie supine with your knees bent and the feet flat on the floor. Lift your pelvis off the ground while supporting on your feet and shoulders. The bridge can be progressed by lifting one foot off the ground end extending the knee Leg rises - Lie on your back with your legs straight and your arms by your sides. Then lift one leg 4 inches of the ground. Your back has to stay flat on the floor. Don't allow it to arch. Alternate. The exercise can be progressed by lifting both legs at the same time.

OTHER

Conventional treatment

Hot pack and TENS for 10 minutes (lumbar region and calf muscles) Ultrasound for 10 mins (lumbar region and calf muscles) Gentle passive stretching (calf muscles) Isometric exercises (lumbar region)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sehat Medical Complex

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hassan Javaid · University of Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-02-04
Primary Completion
2023-07-28
Completion
2023-08-16

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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