Comparison of ELDOA Exercises and Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement for Treating Lumbar Radiculopathy in Adults Aged 30 to 50

What this Trial Is About

The trial investigates the comparative effects of two physiotherapy approaches, ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement SMWLM, on individuals aged 30 to 50 years with lumbar radiculopathy. This condition involves nerve pain caused by mild disc herniation affecting the lower back and leg areas. Researchers aim to understand how these two treatments impact pain, disability, and lumbar mobility. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A performs a structured ELDOA program focused on spinal decompression and postural alignment with sessions three times a week for four weeks. Each session includes heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises, holding positions for at least one minute. Group B receives SMWLM involving spinal mobilization combined with controlled leg movements, also in three weekly sessions for four weeks, including heat application and repeated mobilization techniques. Throughout the study, participants undergo assessments at baseline, two weeks, and four weeks measuring pain using the Visual Analog Scale, functional disability via the Oswestry Disability Index, and lumbar range of motion with a bubble inclinometer. These evaluations help track changes in symptoms and mobility over the treatment period. The trial is sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad and does not include blinding of participants or researchers.

Comparative Effects Between ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization With Limb Movement in Lumbar Radiculopathy