45
Participants
Start Date
December 20, 2022
Primary Completion Date
August 17, 2023
Study Completion Date
September 28, 2023
Core strengthening exercise
"1. Isolated lumbar stabilization muscle training:~2. Bridge track:~3. Dead bug track:~4. Quadruped Track:~5. Supine Track:~6. Side-support Track:~7. Prone Track:~8. Standing Track:"
intensive dynamic back exercise
"1. Trunk lifting Prone on a couch, hips at the edge, upper part of the body free but supported by the hands against the floor. Strap fixation over the calves. With hands on the forehead, the trunk is lifted to the greatest possible extension in hips and spine. If necessary, starting with support from physical therapist. During pauses a chair in front of the couch supports the patient.~2. Leg lifting Standing by the end of the couch, leaning over to a prone position with the hips against the edge in 90 degree flexion, knees 45 degree and feet on the floor. Strap fixation over the chest. Straps around knees to keep legs together. Both legs are straightened and lifted to the greatest possible extension in hips and spine. Again support from physical therapist is necessary.~3. Pull to neck Sitting on a tool with the arms straight and abducted over the head and hands grasping a weight lever. Against sub-maximal resistance the lever is pulled behind neck and shoulders."
Control group
Hot Pack was given for twenty minutes, slow sustained stretching exercises ( 20 second hold, 10- second relaxation) were given, and isometric exercise of the back((10 repetitions of two sets with 10 seconds hold) alternate days for six weeks.
Hashim Ahmed, Najrān
Integral University Hospital, Lucknow
Najran University
OTHER