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Effects of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Mobilization With and Without Muscle Energy Techniques in Pregnant Females

NCT06751147 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2025-07-25

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Summary

The rationale of this study is to provide empirical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of neural mobilization in pregnant women with meralgia paresthetica. By investigating the potential benefits of this intervention, healthcare professionals can make informed decisions about incorporating neural mobilization into the management of this condition during pregnancy. Focusing on the impact of neural mobilization and muscle energy techniques on both neuropathic pain and quality of life aligns with a patient-centered approach to care. The goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to enhance overall well-being and functional capacity

Conditions

  • Meralgia Paresthetica

Interventions

OTHER

Group A

It consists of 24 patients who were assessed by prone knee bend (PKB) test and knee range of motion was measured by goniometer. In addition to traditional physical therapy and muscle energy procedures, patients in this group received neural mobilization. The patient laid on their side with their knee bent to a 90-degree angle and the affected side looking up while neural mobilization was carried out. The therapist then performed the technique by abducting and extending the patient's hip. Five repetitions of the nerve stretch were performed, each with a 10-second hold and a 5-second rest in between. METs were implemented in two positions using post-isometric relaxation (PIR): In this initial posture, the patient laid on their back with the affected leg just over the bed's edge. With one hand, the physiotherapist stood facing the affected side and pressed the contralateral ASIS to keep the patient from rolling off the bed. The therapist, however, simultaneously grabbed the femur dist

OTHER

Experimental Group B

It involves 24 patients who had received the neural mobilization described above along with traditional physical therapy that does not involve muscular energy techniques. The treatment took place in the outpatient physical therapy department and lasted around thirty minutes in total

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Iqra abdul ghafoor, PPDPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-12-23
Primary Completion
2025-05-15
Completion
2025-05-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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