An interventional study of Mulligan Leg Raise traction and Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement - SMWLM in Lumbar Radiculopathy, sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad. Recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-21.
Sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study examines the comparative effects of mulligan leg raise traction and Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy
Participants were randomly assigned into two groups:
Group A, which recieved leg raise traction 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 VAS, ODI, and bubble inclinometer
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Inclusion Criteria:
Age 30 -50 years both male and female Unilateral lumbar radiculopathy Posteriolateral mild disc herniation on MRI SLR test positive (30 to 70) degree crossed SLR test positive Slump test positive pain and symptoms distribution in dermatomal pattern of L4 and L5
Exclusion Criteria; MRI findings indicating Spinal instability Significant neuroforaminal stenosis Structural abnormalities requiring surgical intervention (e.g., large disc herniation ) Clinical findings indicating: presence of severe neurological and severe motor weakness (Manual MuscleTesting grades 0, 1, or 2) Signs of cauda equina lesion (e.g., saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder dysfunction) Diagnosed spinal conditions; Lumbar spondylolisthesis, Lumbar spine fracture, Spinal stenosis, Spinal tumor, Ankylosing spondylitis History of previous spinal surgery Pregnancy
Group A will receive standard treatment of ELDOA Strengthening will be divided into following phases 1. Warm up phase: 2. Strengthening phase: 3. Cool down phase
Procedure: Mulligan Leg Raise traction
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. and Participants will receive straight leg raise traction.
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. and Participants will receive spinal mobilization combined with limb movement along with standard physiotherapy. The technique will be repeated three times.
Lumbar 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, and 4th week
Functional Disability
Measured by Oswestry Disability Index, a 10-item questionnaire with six response options per item.
Time frame: Baseline, 2nd week, and 4th week
Lumbar Range of Motion
Lumbar spine ROM will be assessed using a universal inclinometer.
Time frame: Baseline, 2nd week, and 4th week
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