CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Postural Correction Exercises in Lordotic Females Wearing High Heels

Pakistan28 participantsStarted 2019-04-02

Plain-language summary

The key purpose was to determine the effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Postural Correction Exercises on low back pain in females wearing high heels. To determine the effects of muscle energy technique \& postural correction exercises in reducing pain, anterior pelvic tilt angle and increasing lumbar range of motion in subjects with chronic low back pain due to lordotic posture in females wearing high heels.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age 18-45 years
✓. Low back pain of no more than 12 weeks duration in lordotic females wearing high heel shoes.
✓. Females wearing 4 to 5 inches high heel shoes 6 hour per day.
✓. Increased lumbosacral angle
✓. An initial ODI score of 20 % to 60 %.
✓. Localized pain in lumbar spine with no radiating pain towards buttocks, hips or legs.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Any red flags (tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, resting blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg, prolonged history of steroid use, etc)
✕. Presented with involvement of nerve compression symptoms like radiating pain, change in normal sensory sensations with significant muscle weakness, or hypo reflexia or hyper reflexia.
✕. Presented with a diagnosis of Lumbar spinal stenosis.
✕. Presented with a diagnosis of Lumbar spinal spondylolisthesis.
✕. Prior surgery to the lumbar region.
✕. Patients who are already receiving treatment.

What they're measuring

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: 3 months

Disability Index (DI)

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05015205

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-09-30

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