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Post Facilitatiion Stretch and Dry Needling on Hamstring Tightness in Chronic Low Back Pain

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 50 YearsAllRiphah International University
NCT07426562 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this research is to compare the effects of post-facilitation stretch and dry needling on hamstring flexibility, pain, lumbar range of motion, pelvic tilt, and functional status in patients with chronic low back pain. This randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Spine Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre (SPRC), Peshawar. The sample size will be 36 participants, who will be randomly divided into two groups: 18 participants in the post-facilitation stretch group and 18 participants in the dry needling group. The study duration will be 3 weeks, with interventions applied three times per week. The sampling technique used will be non-probability purposive sampling, followed by random allocation using the sealed opaque envelope method. Participants aged 20-50 years diagnosed with chronic nonspecific low back pain and having hamstring tightness will be included. Out

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain of more than 12 weeks' duration. * Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test or Active Knee Extension Test showing hamstring tightness (\<80° hip flexion with knee extended). Exclusion Criteria: * History of spinal surgery, fracture, or neurological deficit. * Radiculopathy or red flag signs (tumor, infection, inflammatory disorders). * Recent steroid injection therapy for low back pain (within 3 months). * Contraindications to dry needling (bleeding disorders, infection at site, needle phobia). * Pregnancy. * Severe needle phobia (for DN group).
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What it tests

  • Dry Needling along with Conventional Therapy
  • Post Facilitation Stretch along with Conventional Therapy
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Where

1 site
Spine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center
Peshawar, 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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