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To Compare the Effect of PNF Stretching and Core Stabilizing Exercise Versus McKenzie Technique in Subjects with Low Back Pain

Niraj Kumar, Varun Deopa, Surbhi Thapliyal, Sharda Sharma

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal 17(1):p 17-27, January - March 2024. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/potj.0974.5777.17124.3

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Deopa V, Kumar N, Thapliyal S, Sharma S. To compare the effect of PNF stretching and core stabilizing exercise versus McKenzie technique in subjects with low back pain. Physio Ther Occup Ther J. 2024;17(1):17-27.

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Received : January 17, 2024         Accepted : February 29, 2024          Published : March 25, 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Low back pain is an extremely common symptom in the general population affecting up to 85% and isthe most common disability in those under the age of 45 and the most expensive health problem in those between the ages of 20 to 50. Low back problems have been identified as the leading cause of disability and absenteeism in the working population (Goldberg et al., 1980; Haber, 1971; Troup, 1965). Nachemson (1971) Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study is to improve the effect of treatment with pnf stretching and core stabilization control exercise than compared to McKenzie exercises for improving the low back pain. Methodology: 30 subjects having radiological diagnosis of low back pain were selected according to the inclusion criteria. Decreasing pain and increasing ROM of the lumbar spine with the help of VAS and SCHOBER test. The subjects of group A received PNF stretching and core stabilization exercise and second group B received with mckenzie technique in low back pain. The post intervention data was compared with pre-intervention data and improvement of ROM is measured. All the participants were explained about the purpose of study. The subjects were screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria and then the baseline measurement was taken. An informed consent was taken from patients who were willing to participate in the study. Eligible subjects were randomly allocated into two groups of group A received PNF stretching and core stabilization exercise and second group B received with mckenzie technique in low back pain. The study was of 6 week at department of physiotherapy in SMIH.


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Deopa V, Kumar N, Thapliyal S, Sharma S. To compare the effect of PNF stretching and core stabilizing exercise versus McKenzie technique in subjects with low back pain. Physio Ther Occup Ther J. 2024;17(1):17-27.


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January 17, 2024 February 29, 2024 March 25, 2024

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/potj.0974.5777.17124.3

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Low back painPNFVASCore StabilizationMckenzie & Schober test

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