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Comparative Effects Between ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization With Limb Movement in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2026-01-09
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparative Effects Between ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization With Limb Movement in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 30 and 50 years
- Male or female participants
- Diagnosis of unilateral lumbar radiculopathy
- Mild posteriolateral disc herniation confirmed by MRI
- Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test between 30 to 70 degrees
- Positive crossed SLR test
- Positive Slump test
- Pain and symptoms following the dermatomal pattern of L4 and L5 nerves
You will not qualify if you...
- MRI findings showing spinal instability, significant neuroforaminal stenosis, or structural abnormalities needing surgery
- Severe neurological symptoms or motor weakness (muscle testing grades 0, 1, or 2)
- Signs of cauda equina syndrome such as saddle anesthesia or bowel/bladder problems
- Diagnosed lumbar spondylolisthesis, spine fracture, spinal stenosis, tumor, or ankylosing spondylitis
- History of previous spinal surgery
- Pregnancy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive a four-week physiotherapy program with three sessions per week. Group A performs ELDOA exercises focused on spinal decompression and postural alignment, while Group B receives spinal mobilization combined with controlled limb movements. Each session includes heat application followed by supervised stretching and strengthening exercises.
3 sessions per week
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
U
Uzma Jabeen
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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