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Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Latissimus Dorsi on Pain , Functional Disability and Range of Motion in Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain

Pakistan32 participantsStarted 2025-01-25

Plain-language summary

Mechanical low back pain (LBP) stems from spinal structures or surrounding tissues, often caused by overuse or trauma, and is prevalent globally with high recurrence rates. Key contributing factors include biomechanical, psychological, and social elements. The latissimus dorsi (LD), along with other back muscles, plays a crucial role in lumbar stability via the thoracolumbar fascia. Stretching the LD has shown positive effects in reducing pain and improving function in chronic LBP patients. Physical therapy treatments include manual therapy, core stabilization, and flexibility exercises. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), particularly targeting the LD, can enhance flexibility and spinal mobility when applied correctly.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 55 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients had low back pain for more than 3 months Moderate disability (20 to 40 %) determined through Oswestry Disability Index Subjects with pain ranging 3 to 8 on NPRS Able to perform ROM of lumbar spine (flexion and extension) within range of pain Patient were not under any medical treatment (analgesics etc) both male and female Exclusion Criteria: * presence of any red flags (i.e tumor , metabolic disease, rheumatoid arthritis , osteoporosis , history of use of steroids ) SLR test positive Muscle weakness or paralysis of lower extremity Prior surgery of lumbar spine and pregnancy Any psychological problem

What they're measuring

Low back pain

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Functional Disability of back

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Range of motion of low back.

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07328126

SponsorFoundation University Islamabad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-30

Contact for this trial

Laraib Khurshid, DPT

+923135965114 laraibhamza20@gmail.com

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 55 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.