Comparison of Stretching and MET in Lower Cross Syndrome

NCT04668040 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/00383 Nouman Khan
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 58
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of stretching exercises \& muscle energy techniques in the management of lower cross syndrome and to find the effective treatment in the lower cross syndrome management.

Conditions

Cross Syndrome

Keywords

Muscle energy technique; Lower cross syndrome; stretching

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Numeric pain rating scale

  It was calculated through Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) in which 0 was the lowest value with no pain label and 10 was the highest value with worst possible pain label. The Subjects with respect to their pain intensity were asked to mark a level of NPRS.

  4th week

• ROM assessment of iliopsoas

  Range of motion (ROM) was taken via goniometer for iliopsoas was measured with double inclinometer.

  4th week

• ROM assessment of rectus femoris

  Range of motion (ROM) was taken via goniometer for rectus femoris was measured with double inclinometer.

  4th week

• ROM assessment of hamstrings

  Range of motion (ROM) was taken via goniometer for hamstrings was measured with double inclinometer.

  4th week

• ROM assessment of erector spinae

  Range of motion (ROM) was taken via goniometer for erector spinae was measured with double inclinometer.

  4th week

Study Arms (2)

Muscle energy technique

EXPERIMENTAL

Muscle energy technique applied in the lower cross syndrome muscle pattern.

Other: Muscle energy technique

Stretching

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Stretching technique applied in the lower cross syndrome muscle pattern.

Other: Stretching

Interventions

Muscle energy technique OTHER

Muscle energy technique for illiopsoas, rectus femoris, erector spinae \& hamstrings muscles duration of contraction was 10 sec, rest interval was 5 sec, stretch duration was 30 sec, number of repetition of stretch was 5, number of set was 1, frequency per week was 3

Muscle energy technique

Stretching OTHER

Stretching exercises for illiopsoas, rectus femoris, erector spinae \& hamstrings muscles duration of stretch was 15 sec, rest interval was 5 sec, number of repetition was 5, number of set was 1, frequency per week was 3

Stretching

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• LCS pattern in standing position
• Patients having Chronic low back pain
• Age : 20-50 years
• Both male and females
• Positive Prone Hip Extension movement pattern test

You may not qualify if:

• Fracture (wedge compression #)
• Inflammatory disorder
• Acute disc bulge
• Lumber instability
• Idiopathic scoliosis
• Patient with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other systemic diseases

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bibi Zahida Memorial Teaching Hospital NCS

Peshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (7)

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  BACKGROUND

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  PMID: 19083651 BACKGROUND

• Kolar P. Facilitation of agonist-antagonist co-activation by reflex stimulation methods. Rehabilitation of the Spine. 2007:531-65.

  BACKGROUND

• Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry, 5th edition: FA Davis; 2016.

  BACKGROUND

• Kage MV. Effectiveness of Stretching and Strengthening Exercises in Patients with postural Low Back Pain A Randomized Controlled Trial. 2017.

  BACKGROUND

• Abutaleb EE, Eldesoky MT, El Rasol SA. Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Anterior Pelvic Tilt in Lumbar Spondylosis Patients. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Medical, Health, Biomedical, Bioengineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering. 2015;9(8):651-5.

  BACKGROUND

• Ahmed ET, Abdelkarim SS. Efficacy of muscle energy technique versus static stretching technique in increasing hamstring flexibility post burn contracture. Int J Health Rehabil Sci. 2013;2(1):22-7.

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome type Preus

Study Officials

• Muhammad Affan Iqbal, PhD*

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 9, 2020
• First Posted: December 16, 2020
• Study Start: July 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2018
• Study Completion: December 20, 2018
• Last Updated: December 16, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)