24
Participants
Start Date
February 20, 2022
Primary Completion Date
July 30, 2022
Study Completion Date
August 30, 2022
Group A will receive myofascial release therapy + conventional physical therapy
myofascial release therapy (4 sessions per week). It soft, deep and non-manipulative form of treatment that involves the application of gentle pressure while stretching the body's connective tissue. A specialized form of touch, somatic sense, and specific body movement protocols are the three steps involved in the myofascial release therapy + hot pack (15min) + back care advice and postural modification. A total of 45 min session four times a week.
Group B will receive endurance training of the trunk extensor muscles + conventional physical therapy
It will be treated with endurance training of trunk extensor muscles. Erector spinae and latissimus dorsi will be included. The exercise protocol will be in four levels Bilateral shoulder left in prone position+ contralateral arm and leg lift in prone position+ both hands behind head and bilateral shoulder lift +bilateral shoulder lift with arm fully elevated + Hot pack (10 min) + back care advice and postural modification. A total of 45 min sessions four times a week.
Alkhaliq hospital Nishtar road, Multan
Riphah International University
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