Effect of Routine Physical Therapy With and Without Core Stability Exercises in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy

Lumbar Radiculopathy Clinical Trial

Official title: Effect of Routine Physical Therapy With and Without Core Stability Exercises in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this Randomized controlled trial was to examine the effect of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises in patients with lumbar radiculopathy. The main question it aims to answer is:

• To examine the effect of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises in patients with lumbar radiculopathy Participants after reading and signing the consent form were included in study according to eligibility criteria and were allocated in to 2 groups, the Standard Physical Therapy treatment along with core strengthening exercises. Core strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were modified according to patient's comfortability). We measured outcome through different outcome measure tools.

Clinical Trial Description

Lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is defined as spinal nerve-related symptoms such as back and leg pain, with variable presence of paraesthesias, reflex changes, and secondary interference of normal activities. Lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is a common debilitating condition of lumbar origin which influences both the general population and athletes alike. Its prevalence has been estimated to be 3-5% of the population, affecting both men and women. Core strengthening exercises (CSE) are used to train, strengthen and condition the core muscles surrounding the middle of the body i.e. the abdomen, hips, pelvis and lower back. CSE trains muscle activity patterns without unnecessarily overloading the tissue, and can help to stabilize the spine. Core strengthening exercises were applied on patient with lumbar radiculopathy and calf pain to see whether it helps to reduce pain or not.

Participants were given consent form and after subjects read and sign the informed consent, they were included in study according to eligibility criteria. 2 groups were included in study, the Standard Physical Therapy treatment along with core strengthening exercises. Core strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were modified according to patient's comfortability). We measured outcome through different outcome measure tools. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Lumbar Radiculopathy
• Radiculopathy

• NCT number: NCT05741138
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Sehat Medical Complex
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 4, 2023
• Completion date: August 16, 2023