EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES WITH OR WITHOUT POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
MN, M., AMF, E. (2014). EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES WITH OR WITHOUT POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. EKB Journal Management System, 38(2), 125-139. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2014.793
Mohamed MN; El Shiwi AMF. "EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES WITH OR WITHOUT POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL". EKB Journal Management System, 38, 2, 2014, 125-139. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2014.793
MN, M., AMF, E. (2014). 'EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES WITH OR WITHOUT POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL', EKB Journal Management System, 38(2), pp. 125-139. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2014.793
MN, M., AMF, E. EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES WITH OR WITHOUT POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. EKB Journal Management System, 2014; 38(2): 125-139. doi: 10.21608/ejom.2014.793

EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES WITH OR WITHOUT POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Egyptian Journal of Occupational Medicine
Article 1, Volume 38, Issue 2, July 2014, Page 125-139  XML PDF (315.3 K)
Document Type: Study paper
DOI: 10.21608/ejom.2014.793
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Authors
Mohamed MN1; El Shiwi AMF2
1Department of Basic Science,
2Department of physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and its surgery, Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic Mechanical Low Back Dysfunction (CMLBD) is the most common problem of the working-age population in modern industrial society; it causes a substantial economic burden due to the wide use of medical services and absence from work. Aim of work: To investigate the effect of positional release technique on patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Materials and Methods: Thirty two patients from both sexes were diagnosed with CMLBP, aged 20 to 45 years and were divided randomly into two equal groups; sixteen patients each; group A (control group) received therapeutic exercises that include ( Stretch and Strength exercises for back and abdominal muscles). Group B (experimental group) received therapeutic exercises with positional release technique; treatment was applied 3 days/week for 4 weeks. Pain was measured by Visual Analogue Scale, Lumbar range of motion was measured by Inclinometer and Functional disability was measured by Oswestry disability scale. Measurements were taken at two intervals pre-treatment and post-treatment. Results: Data obtained was analyzed via paired and unpaired t-Test. There were statistical differences between the 2 groups, where the experimental group showed greater improvement than control group. Conclusion: Positional release technique  is considered as an effective treatment for reducing pain, functional disability and increasing lumbar range of motion in individuals with chronic mechanical low back pain.
 
Keywords
Chronic Mechanical Low back Pain; Traditional physical therapy program; Positional release technique; Functional disability
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