Effect of Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) Program With Hamstring Stretch for Patients With Low Back Pain

Effect of Global Postural Reeducation Program With Hamstring Stretch for Patients With Low Back Pain

The purpose of this study is to find out the additional effect of global re-education program with hamstring stretching in patients with low back pain.

Low back pain (LBP) is a very common health problem worldwide and a major cause of disability which affecting performance at work and general well-being. LBP is a complicated condition which affects the physiological and psychosocial aspects of the patient. The muscles of the low back provide the strength and mobility for all activities of daily living. The purpose of this study is to find out the additional effect of global re-education program with hamstring stretching in patients with low back pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females
• 18-35 years
• Low back pain > 3 month
• no exercise for last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any diagnosed pathology (disc herniation, lumbar stenosis, spinal deformity, fracture, spondylolisthesis)
• Any lower limb abnormality
• Congenital deformities
• Central or peripheral neurologic signs
• Systemic illness (tumor and rheumatologic diseases),
• Psychiatric and mental deficits
• Diabetic neuropathy