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Muscle Energy Technique and Foam Roller Self Myofascial Release in Two-wheeler Riders With Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT06017804 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 46

Last updated 2023-09-06

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Summary

Pain in the lower back is a major concern in today's era due to prolonged sitting in two-wheeler riders, mainly due to hamstring tightness. It also creates physical disability and impairment in activities of daily living. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of muscle energy technique (MET) and self-myofascial release (SMFR) using the foam roller on hamstring flexibility, dynamic balance, and physical disability amongst two-wheeler riders with chronic low back pain. Participants were randomized into two intervention groups, MET and SMFR, using the envelope method, with each group having 20 participants. Hamstring flexibility and range of motion for knee extension and the lower back were assessed using the active knee extension test and sit and reach test, the dynamic balance was assessed by the star excursion balance test (SEBT) and physical disability by Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, (RMDQ). Measurements were taken at baseline and after 4-week of intervention. The level of significance value was set at 95% (p \<0.05).

Conditions

  • Chronic Low-back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Muscle energy technique

Participants were required to adopt a supine position. MET's post-isometric relaxation method was chosen. The therapist gently flexed the patient's hip until the limitation bar-rier was detected. At this stage, isometric contractions against resistance were applied. After that, the patients were told to resist the movement with only 25% of their strength. Before the leg was released, the contraction was maintained for 7-10 seconds. On exhale, the knee joint was straightened (extended) towards its new barrier, and a stretch was applied and maintained through that barrier for 30 seconds. This procedure was carried out six times.

OTHER

Self-myofascial release technique

A foam roller was rolled from the ischial tuberosity to the back of the knee on the side being tested while the participant remained seated in a long sitting position. Individuals were instructed to keep all of their body weight on the leg being evaluated. They spent 30-40 seconds rolling one hamstring at a time in each set (10 times back and forth).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS)

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • King Saud University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • AMIR IQBAL, MPT · King Saud University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-14
Primary Completion
2022-09-23
Completion
2022-11-29

Countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Study Locations

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