An interventional study of ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement - SMWLM in Lumbar Radiculopathy, sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-04.
Sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study examines the comparative effects of ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy
Participants were randomly assigned into two groups:
Group A, which performed structured ELDOA exercises targeting spinal decompression and postural alignment Group B, which received SMWLM interventions focusing on spinal mobilization combined with controlled leg movements.
Pain, functional disability, and lumbar range of motion were measured using Visual Analog Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, and bubble inclinometer
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Inclusion Criteria:
Clinical findings indicating:
i. Absence of severe neurological and severe motor weakness (Manual Muscle Testing grades 0, 1, or 2) ii. Signs of cauda equina lesion (e.g., saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder dysfunction)
Group A will recieve standard treatment of ELDOA Strengthening will be divided into following phases 1. Warm up phase: 2. Strengthening phase: 3. Cool down phase:
Procedure: ELDOA
Group B will receive Standard treatment of spinal mobilzation and limb movement Strengthening will be divided into following phases 1. Warm up phase: 2. Strengthening phase: 3. Cool down phase:
Procedure: Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement - SMWLM
Participants will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Each session will heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in Group A will receive ELDOA in addition to standard physiotherapy. Each position will be sustained for at least one minute, with gradual progression to the full posture as flexibility and control improve.
Participants will receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Each session will heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises. Participants in Group B will receive spinal mobilization combined with limb movement along with standard physiotherapy. The technique will be repeated three times.
Functional Disability
Measured by Oswestry Disability Index, a 10-item questionnaire with six response options per item.
Time frame: baseline, 2nd and 4th week
Pain Intensity
Pain severity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
Time frame: baseline, 2nd week, 4th week
Lumbar Range of Motion
Lumbar spine range of motion will be assessed using a bubble inclinometer.
Time frame: baseline, 2nd and 4th week
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