CompletedNot Applicable

Relative Stiffness of Lumbar Spine and Hamstrings Muscle Stretching

Thailand32 participantsStarted 2018-12-24

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of lumbopelvic stabilization on hamstrings muscle stretching in individuals with history of low back pain suspected to have a clinical lumbar instability.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Between the ages of 20 and 40
✓. A recurrent pattern of LBP at least two episodes that interfered with activities of daily living and/or required treatment
✓. Presenting aberrant movement pattern during active forward bend test
✓. Passive straight leg raising test (SLR) greater than 91 degrees
✓. Having hamstrings muscle tightness of both legs (passive knee extension in supine with 90° hip flexion position greater than 20 degrees)

Exclusion criteria

✕. Having a history of abdominal, back surgery and/or fracture.
✕. Having any red flags, such as infection, tumor, fracture, radicular syndrome, or inflammatory.
✕. Pregnancy or having menstruation.
✕. Having spinal deformities, such as scoliosis.
✕. Having neurological, musculoskeletal or cardiopulmonary diseases.
✕. Previously receiving physical therapy intervention involving in motor control training.
✕. Taking muscle relaxant medication.
✕. Having hip joint stiffness or pain

What they're measuring

Lumbar, pelvic, and lumbopelvic motions at baseline.

Timeframe: These data will be collected at baseline and immediately after intervention.

Lumbar, pelvic, and lumbopelvic motions after intervention.

Timeframe: These data will be collected at immediately after intervention.

Hamstrings muscle length at baseline.

Timeframe: These data will be collected at baseline.

Hamstrings muscle length after intervention.

Timeframe: These data will be collected at immediately after intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03787979

SponsorMahidol University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-04-30

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Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

✓. Between the ages of 20 and 40
✓. A recurrent pattern of LBP at least two episodes that interfered with activities of daily living and/or required treatment
✓. Presenting aberrant movement pattern during active forward bend test
✓. Passive straight leg raising test (SLR) greater than 91 degrees
✓. Having hamstrings muscle tightness of both legs (passive knee extension in supine with 90° hip flexion position greater than 20 degrees)

Exclusion criteria

✕. Having a history of abdominal, back surgery and/or fracture.
✕. Having any red flags, such as infection, tumor, fracture, radicular syndrome, or inflammatory.
✕. Pregnancy or having menstruation.
✕. Having spinal deformities, such as scoliosis.
✕. Having neurological, musculoskeletal or cardiopulmonary diseases.
✕. Previously receiving physical therapy intervention involving in motor control training.
✕. Taking muscle relaxant medication.
✕. Having hip joint stiffness or pain

What they're measuring

Lumbar, pelvic, and lumbopelvic motions at baseline.

Timeframe: These data will be collected at baseline and immediately after intervention.

Lumbar, pelvic, and lumbopelvic motions after intervention.

Timeframe: These data will be collected at immediately after intervention.

Hamstrings muscle length at baseline.

Timeframe: These data will be collected at baseline.

Hamstrings muscle length after intervention.

Timeframe: These data will be collected at immediately after intervention.