An interventional study of Core strengthening and Conventional treatment in Lumbar Radiculopathy, sponsored by Sehat Medical Complex. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 40 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-09-05.
Sponsored by Sehat Medical Complex · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The goal of this Randomized controlled trial was to examine the effect of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises in patients with lumbar radiculopathy. The main question it aims to answer is:
Lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is defined as spinal nerve-related symptoms such as back and leg pain, with variable presence of paraesthesias, reflex changes, and secondary interference of normal activities. Lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is a common debilitating condition of lumbar origin which influences both the general population and athletes alike. Its prevalence has been estimated to be 3-5% of the population, affecting both men and women. Core strengthening exercises (CSE) are used to train, strengthen and condition the core muscles surrounding the middle of the body i.e. the abdomen, hips, pelvis and lower back. CSE trains muscle activity patterns without unnecessarily overloading the tissue, and can help to stabilize the spine. Core strengthening exercises were applied on patient with lumbar radiculopathy and calf pain to see whether it helps to reduce pain or not.
Participants were given consent form and after subjects read and sign the informed consent, they were included in study according to eligibility criteria. 2 groups were included in study, the Standard Physical Therapy treatment along with core strengthening exercises. Core strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were modified according to patient's comfortability). We measured outcome through different outcome measure tools.
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Both genders
Exclusion Criteria:
Any traumatic History
Group A were given the Standard Physical Therapy Treatment along with core strengthening exercises Core strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were modified according to patient's comfortability)
Other: Core strengthening
Group B were given only Standard Physical Therapy treatment.
Other: Conventional treatment
Plank 1-3 sets of 10-15 reps per side at a slow tempo Side plank Draw in and lift, holding for 5 seconds with purposeful engagement of the core and leg musculature. Keep the head, shoulders, hips, knees and feet in a straight line. Bridges - Lie supine with your knees bent and the feet flat on the floor. Lift your pelvis off the ground while supporting on your feet and shoulders. The bridge can be progressed by lifting one foot off the ground end extending the knee Leg rises - Lie on your back with your legs straight and your arms by your sides. Then lift one leg 4 inches of the ground. Your back has to stay flat on the floor. Don't allow it to arch. Alternate. The exercise can be progressed by lifting both legs at the same time.
Hot pack and TENS for 10 minutes (lumbar region and calf muscles) Ultrasound for 10 mins (lumbar region and calf muscles) Gentle passive stretching (calf muscles) Isometric exercises (lumbar region)
Lower extremity functional pain scale (change is being assessed)
The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a person's ability to perform everyday tasks. The LEFS can be used by clinicians as a measure of patients' initial function, ongoing progress and outcome, as well as to set functional goals.
Time frame: Change from baseline after 12 weeks
Oswestry disability index(change is being assessed)
The Oswestry Disability Index (also known as the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire) is an extremely important tool that researchers and disability evaluators use to measure a patient's permanent functional disability. The test is considered the 'gold standard' of low back functional outcome tools
Time frame: Change from baseline after 12 weeks
visual analog scale (change is being assessed)
A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is one of the pain rating scales. It measures pain at line of 10cm.
Time frame: Change from baseline after 12 weeks
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