McKenzie vs Manual Therapy for Low Back Pain (LowBackpain)

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Low Back Pain

Treatments: Other: Physical Therapy Exercises; Other: Group B

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06955117

REC01010SANA HAYAT

Details and patient eligibility

About

A comparative study evaluating the effectiveness of the McKenzie technique versus manual therapy in patients with nonspecific low back pain. The study aims to assess which intervention is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional mobility.

Full description

The study compares McKenzie Method, a directional preference-based approach involving repeated movements and posture correction, against Manual Therapy, which includes hands-on techniques such as mobilizations and manipulations. Patients with nonspecific low back pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and treated over a defined period. Outcomes will be measured using pain and disability scores.

Enrollment: 52 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 35 to 45 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain lasting >4 weeks Age 35-45 years Willing to participate and follow protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

History of lumbar spine surgery Spinal fracture, tumor, or infection Pregnant women Severe osteoporosis or deformity

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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52 participants in 2 patient groups

McKenzie Technique (Group A)

Experimental group

Description:

Extension Exercises: * Prone Lying * Prone on Elbows * Prone Press-ups (3 sets × 10 reps, hold 5 sec) Modalities 2. Hot Pack (15-20 mins) for relaxation before exercise. 3. TENS (10 mins) for pain modulation before and after exercises.

Treatment:

Other: Physical Therapy Exercises

Active Comparator: Manual Therapy (Group B)

Active Comparator group

Description:

* Group B. Flexion Exercises * Single Knee to Chest Stretch (3 sets × 10 reps per side) * Double Knee to Chest Stretch (3 sets × 10 reps) Modalities * Hot Pack (15-20 mins) for relaxation before exercise. * TENS (10 mins) for pain modulation before and after exercises.

Treatment:

Other: Group B

Other: Physical Therapy Exercises