CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Self-myofascial Release on Hamstring Flexibility in Patients With Non Specific Low Back Pain

Pakistan24 participantsStarted 2023-10-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this preliminary study suggest the addition of self myofascial release to a therapeutic exercise program in reducing hamstring flexibility and would have additional effects on decreasing pain intensity in individuals with non specific low back pain.

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with nonspecific low back pain for at least 3 months. * \>20 degree active knee extension loss with hip in 90 degree of flexion * NPRS \>3 * Patients willing to participate and take treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having severe orthopedic, neurological disease * Patients having specific diagnose cause of low back pain (infection, tumor, lumbar spine fracture, radicular pain, cauda equina syndrome) * Involvement in regular flexibility yoga program * Recent(\<6 months) lower limb, spinal or soft tissue injuries * Any integumentary contraindication to MFR

What they're measuring

Active knee extension test

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Numeric pain rating scale

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06109116

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-01

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