Graston Versus Active Release Technique in Females With Non Specific Low Back Pain

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-02

Study Completion Date

2025-09-15

Brief Summary

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Non-specific Low Back Pain defined by tension, soreness, and/or stiffness of the lower back with unknown origins of pain. Reduction in hamstrings flexibility has found to be one of the causes for development of low back pain. Soft tissue manipulation can help loosen these muscles up and decrease a lot of the pain an individual may be having. Two specific kinds of soft tissue techniques will be utilized in this study are Graston Technique and Active Release Technique. So the aim of this project is to compare the effects of Graston Technique (GT) and Active Release Technique (ART) in the females with NSLBP. The study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital Sialkot. Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used and participants will be recruited in groups after randomization. The subjects (n=40) will be divided into two groups. First group will include 20 women and graston technique will be applied. Group B will include 20 women and receive active release technique. Both the Groups will receive Hot Pack for 10 minutes, Passive stretching and Therapeutic Exercises for core stability; will be performed 2 times a week with 10 second hold of each exercise. Outcome measures will be taken using Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) for pain, Universal Goniometer (GU) for Active knee extension test and popliteal angle measurement and Oswestry Disability Index for disability in the female patients with NSLBP. Outcome measures will be measured at baseline and after 4 weeks. Data analysis will be done by SPSS version 25.

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Detailed Description

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Low back pain (LBP) is a condition experienced at least once by more than 80% of the human race the world over. More than 85% of cases of LBP in the USA are classified as nonspecific LBP defined by tension, soreness, and/or stiffness of the lower back with unknown origins of pain. Non-specific low back pain (NLBP) or "simple backache" is characterized as an LBP not due to any identifiable disease such as nerve root pain and severe spinal pathologies such as infection, tumor, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fracture or inflammation. Back pain causes decreased lumbar extensibility, limited range of motion (LOM) and gait ability, and change of rhythm in the pelvis, limitations that can restrict social activities. One of the most widely studied outcomes in LBP patients is the reduction of hamstring extensibility. A shortening of the hamstring may result in LOM of the knee joint, restricting a person's ability to walk and run. In addition, it increases posterior pelvic tilting and reduces lumbar lordosis, contributing to a flat back that can result in low back. Methods for increasing the length of the shortened hamstring include stretching, eccentric resistance exercise, Graston instrument soft tissue mobilization, and self-myofascial release. Hamstring tightness is prevalent with the low back pain yet there is a need to establish a standardized treatment protocol for the condition. That's why this study will try to find out effective manner to release the pain and improve the flexibility of hamstring muscles.

The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of ART and Graston Technique specifically with each other on Hamstring flexibility, pain and disability in females with nonspecific low back pain. Therefore, this study will put into effect so that Graston Technique and ART can be compared against each other to see if one is more effective for restoration of full soft tissue function and relieving pain. This study will provide significant information that will aid in the creation of therapeutic interventions to improve pain, range of motion and functional limitations in females with non-specific low back pain. Graston Technique (GT) is a soft tissue mobilization treatment method using a tool that generates mechanical micro-traumatic damage to the treated area. In ART the goal is to remove the soft tissue adhesions by decreasing tissue tension. The muscle is taken from a shortened position to a lengthened position while a contact hand is holding tissue tension longitudinally along the soft tissue fibers.

Conditions

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Low Back Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Group A: graston technique

Group A: baseline physical therapy treatment along with graston technique

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Graston Technique

Intervention Type OTHER

Following the conventional treatment, this technique will be carried out through Graston tool called "GT-1" The special Graston Emollient or lubricant will be applied to the hamstrings of the subject then the tool used to find adhesions and break them up for 2.5 minutes per leg. First, the subject will lay prone and bent the knee joint to around 30° to 60°.The Graston instrument will be rubbed on each subject 30 times for 60 seconds from the gluteal line to the popliteal fossa. This treatment technique will be applied twice a week

Group B: active release technique

Group B: baseline physical therapy treatment along with active release technique

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Active Release Technique

Intervention Type OTHER

Following the conventional treatment, subject received single session of ART on each side. There are 3 steps to perform ART. Step 1:Subject lies supine on the plinth and gentle tension was applied to the hamstring muscle along the entire length while stretching the leg in different positions to better work the muscle. Step 2: Gentle tension will be applied at the origin and insertion of the hamstring muscle. Step 3: The therapist will place tension on the bellies of hamstrings longitudinally at a specific tension \& ask the patient to extend his knee as per ART protocol.• This is done for 2.5 minutes on each leg. • This treatment technique will be applied twice a week.

Interventions

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Graston Technique

Following the conventional treatment, this technique will be carried out through Graston tool called "GT-1" The special Graston Emollient or lubricant will be applied to the hamstrings of the subject then the tool used to find adhesions and break them up for 2.5 minutes per leg. First, the subject will lay prone and bent the knee joint to around 30° to 60°.The Graston instrument will be rubbed on each subject 30 times for 60 seconds from the gluteal line to the popliteal fossa. This treatment technique will be applied twice a week

Intervention Type OTHER

Active Release Technique

Following the conventional treatment, subject received single session of ART on each side. There are 3 steps to perform ART. Step 1:Subject lies supine on the plinth and gentle tension was applied to the hamstring muscle along the entire length while stretching the leg in different positions to better work the muscle. Step 2: Gentle tension will be applied at the origin and insertion of the hamstring muscle. Step 3: The therapist will place tension on the bellies of hamstrings longitudinally at a specific tension \& ask the patient to extend his knee as per ART protocol.• This is done for 2.5 minutes on each leg. • This treatment technique will be applied twice a week.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Females with Non Specific Low Back Pain
* Age group between 25 and 50 years
* History of NSLBP for at least 3 months
* Popliteal angle Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score of 3-7/10
* The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score of 20-60
* Patients agree to sign written consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

* Acute onset of pain and pain with radiation below knee.
* Any history of injury in the lower extremity in the past three months.
* Constant or persistent severe pain, inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis)
* participants must not be taking any treatment of a musculoskeletal nature.
* Any previous surgery around the knee and hip
* hamstrings injury and strains
* Pregnant females
* Allergy to hot pack

Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No