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Comparative Effects of Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Versus Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement in Lumbar Radiculopathy

NCT07726823 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 52

Last updated 2026-07-24

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Summary

Lumbar radiculopathy is a spinal nerve root disorder often caused by lumbar disc herniation or compression, leading to radiating leg pain, restricted movement, and functional difficulties. This condition significantly disrupts daily activities and overall quality of life. While medication and exercise are common treatments, manual therapy techniques are gaining recognition for their non-invasive and effective outcomes in relieving symptoms and improving patient function.

Conditions

  • Lumbar Radiculopathy

Interventions

OTHER

Mulligan Bent Leg Raise (MBLR)

Patient Position - Supine at edge of plinth * Affected hip and knee flexed to 90° * Hand of affected side under head and neck Therapist Position - Stands in walk stance, lateral to affected limb Therapist Hand Placement - Inner shoulder under popliteal fossa * Both hands grasp lower thigh Mobilization Procedure - Apply longitudinal traction along femur * Flex hip toward same side shoulder until first resistance * Patient performs isometric hold (5 sec) * On relaxation, increase hip flexion if pain free * Hold new position \~20 sec * Repeat 3 times if tolerated Precautions - Maintain knee flexion * No need to stabilize opposite leg

OTHER

Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement (SMWLM)

Patient Position - Side-lying on unaffected side near edge * Affected leg on top, supported by assistant * Hip abducted \~10°, extended; knee flexed \~45° Therapist Position - Primary therapist behind pelvis * Assistant supports upper leg during movement Therapist Hand Placement - Supported thumb on spinous process of affected vertebra * Gentle transverse pressure maintained throughout movement Mobilization Procedure - Assistant helps patient actively lift leg (SLR) * Movement within pain free range * If symptoms appear, hold for \~3 sec then return * Start with 3 reps; increase to 6 with light overpressure as tolerated Precautions - Stay within non painful range * Maintain steady, controlled transverse pressure * Avoid excessive force, especially early on

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Amna Zia, PhD · King Edward Medical University

  • Muniba Tahir · Riphah International University, Lahore Campus

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-20
Primary Completion
2026-08-20
Completion
2026-09-20

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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