Chronic low back pain (CLBP) presents a significant therapeutic challenge due to its multifactorial nature and high recurrence rate. While manual therapy techniques like Positional Release Technique (PRT) are commonly employed to modulate pain and improve tissue function, there is a growing consensus in rehabilitation that their effects may be transient if not coupled with active strategies to address underlying impairments. Therapeutic exercises (TE) form a cornerstone of CLBP management by aiming to restore strength, endurance, and neuromuscular control. However, the specific additive benefit of combining a passive, indirect technique like PRT with a structured TE program remains an area for empirical investigation. This study, therefore, sought to compare the clinical effectiveness of an integrated approach using PRT alongside TE against the application of PRT alone, hypothesizing that the combined intervention. would yield superior outcomes in pain reduction and functional improvement for individuals with CLBP.
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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VAS
Timeframe: 4 weeks
RMQ
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Endurance
Timeframe: 4 weeks