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McKenzie vs Manual Therapy for Low Back Pain

NCT06955117 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 52

Last updated 2025-05-25

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Summary

A comparative study evaluating the effectiveness of the McKenzie technique versus manual therapy in patients with nonspecific low back pain. The study aims to assess which intervention is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional mobility.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Physical Therapy Exercises

Experimental - McKenzie Technique (Group A) Intervention Type: Other: Physical Therapy Exercises Other Names: Intervention for low back pain Description: Soft Tissue Mobilization: Manual massage to release muscle tension (5-10 mins) Lumbar Mobilization Techniques: PA Mobilization (Posteroanterior glide) on the lumbar spine (Grade I-IV, 3-5 min per segment) Side-lying Rotational Mobilization (3 sets × 10 reps) Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): Pelvic Tilts (3 sets × 10 reps) Hip Flexor Stretch with Isometric Hold (3 sets × 10 sec per side) Core Stabilization Exercises: Bridge Exercise (3 sets × 10-15 reps) Dead Bug Exercise (3 sets × 10 reps per side) Modalities: Hot Pack (15-20 mins) for relaxation before therapy TENS (10 mins) for pain relief before mobilization

OTHER

Group B

Manual Therapy (Group B) Description: Soft Tissue Mobilization: Manual massage to release muscle tension (5-10 mins) Lumbar Mobilization Techniques: PA Mobilization (Posteroanterior glide) on the lumbar spine (Grade I-IV, 3-5 min per segment) Side-lying Rotational Mobilization (3 sets × 10 reps) Muscle Energy Techniques (METs): Pelvic Tilts (3 sets × 10 reps) Hip Flexor Stretch with Isometric Hold (3 sets × 10 sec per side) Core Stabilization Exercises: Bridge Exercise (3 sets × 10-15 reps) Dead Bug Exercise (3 sets × 10 reps per side) Modalities: Hot Pack (15-20 mins) for relaxation before therapy TENS (10 mins) for pain relief before mobilization

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr.Nadeem Ahmad, MS · Riphah International University Malakand Campus

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-17
Primary Completion
2027-04-17
Completion
2027-04-17

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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