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Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technqiue on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points

NCT06986707 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2025-07-04

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Summary

Poor body mechanics and posture affects body positioning and stresses quadratus lumborum muscle which ultimately leads to myofascial trigger points in muscle. This study aims to compare the effects of Strain counterstrain technique and Graston technique on trigger points of quadratus lumborum in nonspecific low back patients. This study will be a randomized controlled trial and will be conducted in Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic Lahore and SPARC Physiotherapy Clinic Lahore. Non-probability convenient sampling will be used to collect the data. Sample size of 34 subjects with age group between 20-45 years will be taken. baseline and after 4 weeks. Data analysis will be done by SPSS version 25.

Conditions

  • Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

Interventions

OTHER

Strain counterstrain technique

Group A: Conventional treatment will be given for 45 minutes (repeated 2 sets in each session) * 1 day per week * 4 weeks protocol

OTHER

Graston technique

GROUP B: Conventional treatment will be given for 45 minutes Before starting procedure, brisk walking or stretching is done for 4- 5 minutes * Applying heat for 3-4 minutes to warm the area * 40 seconds on right side * 40 seconds on left side * 1 day per week * 4 weeks protocol After treatment, apply Ice for 2 minutes

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hira Shaukat, TDPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-12
Primary Completion
2025-09-01
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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