Comparative Effects Between ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization With Limb Movement in Lumbar Radiculopathy

Foundation University Islamabad36 enrolled

Overview

This study examines the comparative effects of ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy

Participants were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A, which performed structured ELDOA exercises targeting spinal decompression and postural alignment Group B, which received SMWLM interventions focusing on spinal mobilization combined with controlled leg movements. Pain, functional disability, and lumbar range of motion were measured using Visual Analog Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, and bubble inclinometer

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Lumbar Radiculopathy

Interventions

ELDOAPROCEDURE

Participants will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Each session will heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in Group A will receive ELDOA in addition to standard physiotherapy. Each position will be sustained for at least one minute, with gradual progression to the full posture as flexibility and control improve.

Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement - SMWLMPROCEDURE

Participants will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Each session will heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in Group B will receive spinal mobilization combined with limb movement along with standard physiotherapy. The technique will be repeated three times.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 30 YearsMax age: 50 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 30 -50 years * both male and female * Unilateral lumbar radiculopathy * Posteriolateral mild disc herniation on MRI * SLR test positive (30 to 70) degree * crosed SLR test positive * Slump test positive * pain and symptoms disturbution in dermatomal pattern of L4 and L5 Exclusion Criteria * MRI findings indicating i. Spinal instability ii. Significant neuroforaminal stenosis iii. Structural abnormalities requiring surgical intervention (e.g., large disc herniation ) * Clinical findings indicating: i. Absence of severe neurological and severe motor weakness (Manual Muscle Testing grades 0, 1, or 2) ii. Signs of cauda equina lesion (e.g., saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder dysfunction) * Diagnosed spinal conditions i. Lumbar spondylolisthesis ii. Lumbar spine fracture iii. Spinal stenosis iv. Spinal tumor v. Ankylosing spondylitis * History of previous spinal surgery Pregnancy

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Functional Disability

Measured by Oswestry Disability Index, a 10-item questionnaire with six response options per item.

Time frame: baseline, 2nd and 4th week

Pain Intensity

Pain severity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).

Time frame: baseline, 2nd week, 4th week

Lumbar Range of Motion

Lumbar spine range of motion will be assessed using a bubble inclinometer.

Time frame: baseline, 2nd and 4th week

Central Contacts

Uzma Jabeen

CONTACT

0341-3737439 jaeenuzma358@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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