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| IQRA University | OTHER |
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This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the combined effects of post-isometric relaxation and myofascial release on pain, flexibility, and functional disability in individuals with low back pain associated with lower cross syndrome. Eligible participants aged 18 to 45 years will be randomly allocated into two parallel intervention groups. One group will receive post-isometric relaxation combined with myofascial release, while the comparison group will receive conventional stretching combined with Therapeutic modalities. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention period. The results of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based physiotherapy management of low back pain associated with postural imbalance.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Post-Isometric Relaxation and Myofascial Release Group | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive post-isometric relaxation combined with myofascial release targeting the hamstring muscles as part of a supervised physiotherapy program. |
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| Conventional Stretching and modalities Group | Active Comparator | Participants in this group will receive conventional static hamstring stretching combined with therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound or superficial heat, as part of standard physiotherapy care. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| post isometric relaxation | Other | Post-isometric relaxation will be applied to the hamstring muscles. Participants will be positioned supine with the hip flexed to 90 degrees and will perform a submaximal isometric contraction of the hamstrings against therapist resistance for 5 to 8 seconds, followed by a passive stretch of approximately 10 seconds. The procedure will be repeated three times per limb per session. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Hamstring Flexibility | Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using Active Knee Extension (AKE) test measured in degrees with a goniometer. | Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the first session, after 36 sessions at 12 weeks (3 months), and after 72 sessions at 24 weeks (6 months) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| pain intensity | pain intensity measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | assessed at baseline, immediately after the first session, after 36 sessions at 12 weeks (3 months), and after 72 sessions at 24 weeks (6 months) |
| functional flexibility |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Bushra Madad Ali Malik, DPT | Contact | +92305 2722589 | bushramalik0910@gmail.com | |
| Aftab Ahmed Mirza Baig, PhD | Contact | +923002739920 | dr.aftab@iqra.edu.pk |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Basit Ansari, PhD | University of Karachi | Study Chair |
| Bushra Madad Ali Malik, DPT | University of Karachi | Principal Investigator |
| Aftab Ahmed Mirza Baig, PhD |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Department of Physiotherapy, University of Karachi | Karachi | Sindh | Pakistan |
Individual participant data will not be shared publicly due to institutional policies, ethical restrictions, and to protect participant confidentiality. Data will be used solely for academic and research purposes as approved by the institutional review board.
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This study will be single-blinded. The outcome assessor will be blinded to group allocation to minimize assessment bias. Due to the nature of the interventions, participants and treating physiotherapists cannot be blinded.
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| MYOFASCIAL RELEASE | Other | Myofascial release will be applied to the hamstring muscles with the participant in a prone position. Sustained manual pressure will be applied along the length of the hamstring muscles using the therapist's hands for approximately 30 seconds per application, repeated multiple times per session to improve tissue extensibility. |
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| Conventional Static Stretching | Other | Conventional static stretching of the hamstring muscles will be performed with the participant in a supine position. Each stretch will be held for approximately 30 seconds and repeated three times per limb per session as part of routine physiotherapy management. |
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| Therapeutic Modalities | Other | Therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound therapy or superficial heat application using a heating pad, will be applied prior to stretching to reduce pain and improve tissue extensibility as part of conventional physiotherapy care. |
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assessed by Straight Leg Raise (SLR)
| Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the first session, after 36 sessions at 12 weeks (3 months), and after 72 sessions at 24 weeks (6 months) |
| posture assesment | Posture will be assessed using the REEDCO scale | Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the first session, after 36 sessions at 12 weeks (3 months), and after 72 sessions at 24 weeks (6 months) |
| IQRA University |
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| ID | Term |
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| D017116 | Low Back Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D001416 | Back Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000089803 | Myofascial Release Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D008405 | Massage |
| D064746 | Therapy, Soft Tissue |
| D026201 | Musculoskeletal Manipulations |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |
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