Effects Of Quadratus Lumborum Release on Respiratory Outcomes on Low Back Pain Patients
NCT ID: NCT06928792
Last Updated: 2025-04-15
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Basic Information
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-01-07
2026-01-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Experimental: interventional group A: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
10 min hot pack application, followed by MET on the Quadratus Lumborum (3 reps with a 7s hold). Flexibility exercises include William flexion with b/L knee-to-chest stretches (10s hold, repeated 10 times) and static stretching of the hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and IT band (5 reps, 5s hold). Strengthening exercises comprise isometric hip flexor activation (5 reps with a 15s hold), side planks (3 reps, 30s hold), and static side bending (5 reps, 10s hold). The intervention will be performed once daily, consisting of 3 sets per session, continued for 4 weeks to enhance flexibility, core stability, and muscular balance, ultimately contributing to pain relief and improved functional mobility in CLBP patients
Experimental interventional group A, (MET).
10-minute hot pack application, followed by MET on the Quadratus Lumborum (3 repetitions with a 7-second hold). Flexibility exercises include William flexion with bilateral knee-to-chest stretches (10-second hold, repeated 10 times) and static stretching of the hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and iliotibial band (5 repetitions with a 5-second hold). Strengthening exercises comprise isometric hip flexor activation (5 repetitions with a 15-second hold), side planks (3 repetitions with a 30-second hold), and static side bending (5 repetitions with a 10-second hold). The intervention will be performed once daily, consisting of 3 sets per session, continued for 4 weeks to enhance flexibility, core stability, and muscular balance, ultimately contributing to pain relief and improved functional mobility in CLBP patients
Control :interventional group B: (conventional intervention exercises)
10-minute hot pack application, followed by William flexion with bilateral knee-to-chest stretches (10s hold, reps 10 times). Flexibility exercises consist of static stretching for the hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and iliotibial band (5 reps with a 5s hold). Strengthening exercises include isometric hip flexor activation (5 reps with a 15s hold), side planks (3 reps with a 30s hold), and static side bending (5 reps with a 10s hold). The protocol will be performed once daily, with 3 sets per session, continued for 4 weeks to improve flexibility, core stability, and pain management in CLBP patients.
Control: group B (conventional intervention exercises)
10-minute hot pack application, followed by William flexion with bilateral knee-to-chest stretches (10-second hold, repeated 10 times). Flexibility exercises consist of static stretching for the hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and iliotibial band (5 repetitions with a 5-second hold). Strengthening exercises include isometric hip flexor activation (5 repetitions with a 15-second hold), side planks (3 repetitions with a 30-second hold), and static side bending (5 repetitions with a 10-second hold). The protocol will be performed once daily, with 3 sets per session, continued for 4 weeks to improve flexibility, core stability, and pain management in CLBP patients.
Interventions
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Experimental interventional group A, (MET).
10-minute hot pack application, followed by MET on the Quadratus Lumborum (3 repetitions with a 7-second hold). Flexibility exercises include William flexion with bilateral knee-to-chest stretches (10-second hold, repeated 10 times) and static stretching of the hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and iliotibial band (5 repetitions with a 5-second hold). Strengthening exercises comprise isometric hip flexor activation (5 repetitions with a 15-second hold), side planks (3 repetitions with a 30-second hold), and static side bending (5 repetitions with a 10-second hold). The intervention will be performed once daily, consisting of 3 sets per session, continued for 4 weeks to enhance flexibility, core stability, and muscular balance, ultimately contributing to pain relief and improved functional mobility in CLBP patients
Control: group B (conventional intervention exercises)
10-minute hot pack application, followed by William flexion with bilateral knee-to-chest stretches (10-second hold, repeated 10 times). Flexibility exercises consist of static stretching for the hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and iliotibial band (5 repetitions with a 5-second hold). Strengthening exercises include isometric hip flexor activation (5 repetitions with a 15-second hold), side planks (3 repetitions with a 30-second hold), and static side bending (5 repetitions with a 10-second hold). The protocol will be performed once daily, with 3 sets per session, continued for 4 weeks to improve flexibility, core stability, and pain management in CLBP patients.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Both Genders: Male and Female.
3. Diagnosed with mechanical low back pain persist at least \>3 months.
4. Self-evaluation of the breathing questionnaire, SEBQ \>11.
5. The patient exhibits decreased pulmonary functional volumes compared to the normal values, which include FEV, FVC,FEV₁/FVC
6. The Quadratus Lumborum length test in side-lying inches indicates QL shortening.
7. Patient with either unilateral or bilateral Quadratus lumborum tightness but intervention will be given on both sides.
8. Numeric Pain Rating \> 3/10.
Exclusion Criteria
2. Diagnosed non-mechanical low back pain (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, tumors).
3. Diagnosed lumbar spine surgery within the last 12 months.
4. Diagnosed significant neurological deficits.
5. Spinal injuries or other comorbidities.
6. Infection, trauma, pregnancy, fracture, or fall.
7. Unable to understand and follow the commands.
8. Unwillingness to comply with the follow-up schedule.
30 Years
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Aisha Razzaq, PHD*
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Rawal Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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REC/02134 Suleman
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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