Comparative Effects of Neural Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique in Sciatic Patients

Comparative Effects of Neural Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Sciatica:A Randomized Controlled Trial

In this study, investigator will see the effects of neural mobilization in comparison to the muscle energy technique in the patients suffering from sciatica. Impact of the these two interventional techniques , there out come measures i.e pain, range of motion and functional disability.

This study is aimed in comparison among two interventional techniques i.e neural mobilization and muscle energy technique patients with sciatica. This study will be a randomized controlled trial with double blinded protocol, patients will be randomly allocated in to the two groups. one is the neural mobilization technique group and other is the muscle energy technique group. both of the groups have the conventional physical therapy in addition to these two interventions. data will be collect from the patients.30 minutes session twice a week will be given to the patients in each group. assessment will be done by using visual analog scale, Goniometer, Modified Oswestry Disability Index. Data will be entered and analyzed by using SPSS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Both genders

  • Between the ages group of 35-60 years
  • Patients with diagnosis of Sciatica.
  • Straight Leg Raise< 45°.
  • Having symptoms from past one month.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inflammatory or other specific disorders of the spine such as ankylosing spondylitis, vertebral collapse, rheumatoid arthritis, stenosis, spondylolysthesis and osteoporosis.

  • History of any previous spinal surgical intervention
  • Symptomatic bilateral radiculopathy
  • Presence of any of red flags related to spinal column
  • History of involvement in any exercise program for lower extremity in recent time