An interventional study of McGill Exercises and McKenzie Exercises in Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 20 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-11.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The study was conducted to determine the comparative effects of McGill and McKenzie exercises on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Lumbar radiculopathy.
Other: McGill Exercises · Other: Standardized Physiotherapy Treatment
Other: McKenzie Exercises · Other: Standardized Physiotherapy Treatment
McGill Big three exercises for 10 repetitions and 5-10 seconds of hold initially. Progression was tailored as per the patient's requirements and stamina. * Standardized physiotherapy treatment at the first session. * McGill curl-up * Isometric horizontal side support, either with support on knees or on foot, according to patient stamina. * Single leg extension holds on hands and knees, also known as McGill Birddog, either with or without raising the contralateral arm as per patient stamina.
McKenzie extension exercise plan (EEP) for 10 repetitions and 5-10 seconds of hold initially. Progression was tailored as per the patient's requirements and symptoms * Standardized physiotherapy treatment at the first session. * Lying face down in extension on elbows. * Full press up. * Extension in standing.
* Electrical Heating Pad was applied for 10 minutes. * TENS was applied (low frequency) for 10 minutes. * Posterior to Anterior Glides of Lumbar Spine in Maitland Grade-III, with 4 sets and 4 repetitions each. The patient will be in a prone position.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale which is abbreviated as NPRS. In this tool, individuals score their pain levels on a scale from 0 to 10. When a participant selects 0, it means they had no pain. On the other hand, if it is 10, the participant must be going through the worst pain imaginable.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the treatment at 6 weeks
Oswestry Disability Index
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a questionnaire that participants fill themselves based on self-reporting. It is based on disability caused by low back pain. Pynsent in Oswestry, England, introduced it in 1980. It has become one of the most widely used and trusted tools for evaluating disability related to back pain.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the treatment at 6 weeks.
Lumbar Range of Motion
Different instruments are used in physiotherapy to measure the range of motions, like a goniometer and an inclinometer. An inclinometer is used to measure spinal ROM.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the 6 weeks
Lumbar Flexion
Measured by inclinometer.
Time frame: From enrollment to end of the treatment at 6 weeks.
Lumbar Extension
Measured by Inclinometer
Time frame: From enrollment to end of the treatment by 6 weeks.
Lumbar Right Lateral Flexion
Measured by Inclinometer
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of 6 weeks
Lumbar Left Lateral Flexion
Measured by using Inclinometer
Time frame: From enrollment to end of the treatment by 6 weeks.
Plan to share: No
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