The Effect of Hyperextension Exercises In Lumbal Disc Hernia

"Treatment: Hyperextension exercises as described by McKenzie (in addition to the conventional physiotherapy program)~McKenzie Hyperextension Exercises:~* Exercises:~ 1. Prone position, arms by the side, deep breath, relax back muscles, holding for 2-3 minutes.~ 2. Prone position, raise trunk by raising head above forearms, elbows at shoulder level, maintaining for 2-3 minutes (10 repetitions).~ 3. Prone position, hands at elbow level, straighten elbows, raise the upper body from the floor and backwards as far as pain permits, holding for 2-3 seconds (10 repetitions).~ 4. Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, hands on waist, leaning backwards as far as possible from the lumbar region without bending knees, holding for 2-3 seconds (10 repetitions).~ Additional Information:~* Researcher Consistency: All treatments and evaluations were performed by the same researcher.~Frequency: 5 days a week Duration: 3 consecutive weeks"

"Treatment: Conventional physiotherapy program~* Components:~ * Hot pack was applied to the lumbar region for 20 minutes~ * Ultrasound (ITO device) at 1 MHz and 1.5 W/cm2 for 5 minutes~ * Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) at 50-100 Hz for 20 minutes~ * Researcher Consistency: All treatments and evaluations for both groups were performed by the same researcher.~* Session Duration: An average of 45 minutes per session~* Frequency: 5 days a week~* Duration: 3 consecutive weeks~* Total Sessions: 15"