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Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technqiue on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-07-04
34
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
24 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Poor body mechanics and posture affects body positioning and stresses quadratus lumborum muscle which ultimately leads to myofascial trigger points in muscle. This study aims to compare the effects of Strain counterstrain technique and Graston technique on trigger points of quadratus lumborum in nonspecific low back patients. This study will be a randomized controlled trial and will be conducted in Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic Lahore and SPARC Physiotherapy Clinic Lahore. Non-probability convenient sampling will be used to collect the data. Sample size of 34 subjects with age group between 20-45 years will be taken. baseline and after 4 weeks. Data analysis will be done by SPSS version 25.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technqiue on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 20 and 45 years
- Both males and females can participate
- Low back pain lasting at least 12 weeks with limited spine mobility, especially after prolonged posture
- Localized pain and tenderness at the quadratus lumborum muscle due to trigger points on one or both sides
- Positive mobility assessment at spine levels L4 and L5 on one or both sides
- Moderate pain level as measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
You will not qualify if you...
- History of bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulation medication
- Acute muscle injuries or infections
- Lumbar disc herniation or spinal deformities
- Previous spinal or orthopedic surgeries
- Vertebrae fractures or injuries to the lower limbs
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kishwar sultana hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54920
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Research Team
I
Imran Amjad, phD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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