An interventional study of somatosensory motor control exercises, Kinesiology taping, and conventional Treatment and somatosensory motor control and conventional Treatment in Sciatica, sponsored by Riphah International University. Recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 35 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-11.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Sciatica can be defined as a radicular pain that runs through the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the lower limbs and also may be associated with weakness or numbness in the muscles. These symptoms may affect proprioception, dynamic balance and functional mobility, which result in limitations of activity and disability. Training to improve somatosensory motor control has been shown to be effective in improving coordination and postural stability and Kinesio taping has the potential to increase proprioceptive input, decrease pain and aid functional recovery.
To evaluate the additional effects of kinesio taping when added to somatosensory motor control training on pain, active range of motion of the lumbar spine, proprioceptive related postural control, dynamic balance and functional disability in people with discogenic sciatica.
The study was an accessor-blinded randomized controlled trial approved by the ethical council of Riphah College of Rehabilitation \& Allied Health Sciences and was carried out for 11 months in 4 hospitals at Sialkot. 58 Participants were randomized; among which 54 participants completed the intervention and were included in per-protocol analysis with 27 participants in each group. During the 6-week intervention period, Group A was administered with somatosensory motor control training, conventional therapy, and Kinesio taping; while Group B was administered with the same intervention with the exception of Kinesio taping. The following outcome measures were used: Visual Analog Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, Modified Schober Test, Y-Balance Test, Romberg Test, and Tandem Stand Test. Data was analyzed in SPSS version 25 with statistical significance being considered as p\<0.05.
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Both male and females.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with inflammatory diseases like ankylosing spondylitis, vertebral collapse, rheumatoid arthritis, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or osteoporosis.
somatosensory motor control (include PNF, somatosensory exercises and vestibular exercises) + Kinesiology taping+ conventional Treatment Total Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)
Other: somatosensory motor control exercises, Kinesiology taping, and conventional Treatment
somatosensory motor control (include PNF, somatosensory exercises and vestibular exercises) + conventional Treatment Total Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)
Other: somatosensory motor control and conventional Treatment
Total Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)
Total Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)
Visual Analogue Scale
The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is scored by measuring the distance in millimeters (from 0 to 100 mm) or centimeters (0 to 10 cm) on a straight line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark. Higher numbers mean more intense symptoms.
Time frame: Baseline and post 6 weeks
lumbar range of motion
Modified Schober Test, The Schober Test evaluates lower back movement. Scoring is based on how much the distance between marked points on the spine increases during forward bending. A starting 15 cm span should stretch to 20 cm or more; an increase under 5 cm shows reduced flexibility
Time frame: Baseline and post 6 weeks
dynamic balance
Y balance test, The Y Balance Test is a standardized three-direction reach test (anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral) used to assess dynamic balance, limb asymmetry, and injury risk, with anterior reach asymmetry \>4 cm and composite scores below \~89-94% linked to higher injury risk.
Time frame: Baseline and post 6 weeks
functional disability
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a 10-item patient questionnaire scored from 0 to 5 per question. Total the points, divide by the maximum possible score (usually 50, or 5 × questions answered), and multiply by 100 to get a percentage score from 0% to 100%. You can calculate scores interactively using tools like OrthoToolKit.
Time frame: Baseline and post 6 weeks
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