Lumbar degenerative disc disease and discogenic low back pain is comparatively common and disabling musculoskeletal condition, however there is no conclusive evidence regarding the positive effects of conservative physical therapy management in terms of radiological changes and improvement in disc height. For this reason, the current study will not only look into the positive effects of conservative physical therapy on postural stability, pain and function, but also in terms of disc height in persons with discogenic low back pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
Mckenzie Extension Exercise Protocol will be performed by participants in prone position
Lumbar SNAGs will be performed in lumbar flexion and extension in standing Position
4 pole inferential therapy in combination with superficial heating for 20 minutes
superficial heating for 20 minutes
Foundation University Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan
Back Pain
Pain will be measured via Visual Analogue Scale. A higher score signifies poor outcome.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Lumbar Range of Motion
Lumbar Range of Motion will be measured via inclinometer. A higher score signifies good outcome.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Postural Stability
Postural Stability will be measured via Biodex Balance System. A higher score signifies poor outcome.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Lumbar Disability
Disability will be measured via Oswestry Disability Index.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Step length
Step length during gait will be analyzed using observational gait analysis. A greater step length signifies better outcome
Time frame: 2 weeks
Stride length
Stride length during gait will be analyzed using observational gait analysis. A greater stride length signifies better outcome
Time frame: 2 weeks
Gait velocity
Velocity during gait will be analyzed using observational gait analysis. A greater gait velocity signifies better outcome
Time frame: 2 weeks
Disc Height
Disc will be analyzed using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Time frame: 2 weeks
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