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Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Techniques in Chronic Low Back Pain

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 45 YearsAllRiphah International University
NCT07026045 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic and Spinacure clinic in Lahore over a 9-month period. A sample size of 42 participants, aged 18 to 45, will be selected using convenient sampling. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will receive Post-Isometric Relaxation in addition to standard physical therapy, while Group B will receive Post-Facilitation Stretch in addition to standard physical therapy. Outcome measures, including the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, inclinometer for mobility assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Urdu version for disability, will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks. Inclusion criteria include patients with CLBP aged 18-45 years, with pain levels between \>3 and \<7 on the NPRS, and an ODI score between 14% and 50%. Exclu

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age of patient between 18 to 45 year * Both gender * (LBP) for more than 3 months * Diagnosis of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) * Negative SLR, negative faber test, negative lumber quadrant * Lumber extension test positive, positive scobber test * Having low back pain below the costal margin and above inferior gluteal folds and suffering from low back pain * Disability level of more than 14% and less than 50% according to Oswestry questionnaire * NPRS score of \>3 to ≤7 Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic systemic soft tissue and bony disease * Any neurological symptoms involving Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, Radiculopathy Back pain with trauma * History of recent abdominal, back surgeries and pregnancy
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What it tests

  • Post isometric relaxation (Lewit,s)
  • Post-Facilitation Stretch Technique (Janda's technique)
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Where

1 site
Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic
Lahore, Pakistan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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