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| The Scientific Research Deanship, University of Ha'il | UNKNOWN |
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Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is extensively musculoskeletal conditions, where manual therapy techniques have been widely employed in its management, but their short term efficacy in chronic low back pain still need more investigations. Objective: This study aimed to discuss the SNAG versus Maitland techniques in the management of NSLBP. Methods: 60 patients with chronic NSLBP will share in the study. Sessions will be conducted 3 times per week for 4 weeks. The outcomes will be evaluated for pain by the numerical rating pain scale (NPRS), disability through Oswestry Disability Index, flexion range of motion by back range of motion device, postural stability by Biodex system will be assessed at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at a four-week follow-up
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Maitland | Active Comparator | Participants will receive Maitland technique therapy |
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| SNAG | Active Comparator | Participants will receive SNAG therapy based on the Mulligan Concept |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Maitland | Procedure | Maitland technique therapy, which consists of passive mobilizations applied to the lumbar facet joints in an anterocranial direction while the patient is in a prone lying position |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Numeric Pain Rating Scale | The NPRS will be used to evaluate the level of pain by selecting a number on a rating scale, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst and unbearable pain). | 4 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Functional disability | Assessed by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) where according to the scale the disability will be indicated as follow: 0-4 no disability, 5-14 mild disability, 5-24 moderate disability, 25-34 severe disability, and 35-50 complete disability | 4 weeks |
| Lumbar flexion range of motion |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Ehab Ahmed, PhD | Contact | +966564032363 | em.ahmed@uoh.edu.sa |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University Medical Clinics | Ha'il | 0000 | Saudi Arabia |
All the data will be obtained from the experiment is under the protection of the Scientific Research Deanship, University of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia as this project is funded from it with number RG-20 202.
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| SNAG | Procedure | The technique involves applying a sustained glide to the lumbar facet joints while the patient is in a sitting position, and the pelvic girdle will be stabilized by a belt. Then the therapist will ask the patient for active forward flexion of the spine while the pressure on the facet joint is maintained during the movement till its end |
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Measured using a Back range of motion (BROM) |
| 4 weeks |
| overall stability index (OSI) | Repositioning error evaluated through proprioceptive testing provided by the Biodex Balance System, no need for cut off) as the measurement differences will be compared. | 4 weeks |