Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Muscle Energy Techniques on Functional Abilities in Patients With Discogenic Unilateral Sciatica
Lead Sponsor:
Horus University
Conditions:
Sciatica
Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study to investigate the effect of muscle energy techniques on functional abilities of patients with chronic discogenic unilateral sciatica and to explain it from a physiological an...
Detailed Description
Disability and emotional distress among patients with lumbar spondylosis has a negative impact on well-being. Anxiety and depression are common emotional problems among patients with LBP. The experie...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- History of sciatica for more than 12 weeks or has at least 3 episodes of intermittent sciatica, each last for morethan 1 week eitheraccompanied with low back pain during the 3 months before thestudy. Medically and radiologically diagnosed as discogenic chronic sciatica with mild to moderate disability according to modified Rolland and Morris scale.
- Both males and females, aged from 25 to 40 years old.
- Be able to understand and follow the instructions during testing and treatment procedures
Exclusion
- Fracture of pelvis, spine or lower extremities.
- Hospitalization for severe trauma.
- Peripheral neuropathy of diabetes or any other autoimmune disease.
- Systematic autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, systematic lupus
- People with red flags such as cancer or severe osteoporosis.
- Symptoms provoked while doing active hip joint extension and abduction.
- Previous surgery to the lumbar spine, abdomen, pelvis, or hip.
- Any contraindication for exercise therapy (e.g. uncontrolled hypertension, previous myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, respiratory disorders).
- Any pain originated because of SI pathology.
- Menstruation during testing days.
- Individuals incapable of understanding and answering the Questionnaire.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04918238
Start Date
February 1 2021
End Date
June 1 2021
Last Update
June 8 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Outpatient clinic - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Horus University
Damietta, Egypt, 34518