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Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Latissimus Dorsi on Pain , Functional Disability and Range of Motion in Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2026-01-08
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
98 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Mechanical low back pain (LBP) stems from spinal structures or surrounding tissues, often caused by overuse or trauma, and is prevalent globally with high recurrence rates. Key contributing factors include biomechanical, psychological, and social elements. The latissimus dorsi (LD), along with other back muscles, plays a crucial role in lumbar stability via the thoracolumbar fascia. Stretching the LD has shown positive effects in reducing pain and improving function in chronic LBP patients. Physical therapy treatments include manual therapy, core stabilization, and flexibility exercises. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), particularly targeting the LD, can enhance flexibility and spinal mobility when applied correctly.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Latissimus Dorsi on Pain , Functional Disability and Range of Motion in Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with low back pain lasting more than 3 months
- Moderate disability (20 to 40%) measured by Oswestry Disability Index
- Pain level between 3 and 8 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Able to perform lumbar spine flexion and extension within pain limits
- Not currently using medical treatments like analgesics
- Both male and female patients aged 30 to 55 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of red flags such as tumors, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or steroid use history
- Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test
- Muscle weakness or paralysis in lower limbs
- Previous lumbar spine surgery
- Pregnancy
- Any psychological problems
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Foundation University Islamabad
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
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Laraib Khurshid, DPT
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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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