The purpose of the study is to compare the immediate effects of thrust versus non-thrust lumbar manipulation in individuals with lumbar hypo-mobility on lumbar range of motion and springing force tolerance. A randomized control trial was conducted at Max Rehab and Physical Therapy Centre, Islamabad. The sample size was 18 calculated through open-epi tool but I recruited 60. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 30 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was Purposive sampling for recruitment and group randomization using flip coin method. Only 20 to 35 years participants with grade one or two hypo-mobility at lumbar region were included in the study. Tools used in this study are Goniometer, Inclinometers (lumbar Inclinometry using dual inclinometer method),Digital Algometer, Self structured Questionnaire. Data was collected before and immediately after the application of interventions. Data analyzed through SPSS version 23.
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Stanley Paris Grading (Self-Structured Questionnaire and Screening Questionnaire)
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ROM Lumbar spine ( Flexion)
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ROM Lumbar spine (Extension)
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ROM Lumbar spine (Side Bending)
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