Effectiveness of Piriformis Stretching and Intermittent Lumbar Traction along with Spinal Extension Exercises in Lumbar Disc Herniation: Comparative Study
Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Objective: To compare the effect of Piriformis Stretching and Intermittent Lumbar Traction along withSpinal Extension Exercises in Lumbar Disc Herniation.Sample: Total 30 subjects were taken for the study.Design: Pre-test & post-test design.Method: 30 subjects fulfilling selection criteria participated in the study. All of them were told about theprocedure of study. All their queries were answered satisfactorily, and informed consent was taken fromthem. Intermittent lumbar traction, piriformis stretching, and spinal extension exercises were given to theparticipants. In the beginning of treatment, they were given VAS, Roland- Morris Low Back Pain andDisability Questionnaire and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. They were asked to fillthese questionnaires. After 1 week protocol of treatment they were again told to fill these outcome measures.The participants were selected for the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. The patient consent wastaken to be comfortable and relaxed.Conclusion: Study suggests that Piriformis Stretching along with Spinal Extension Exercises plays asignificant role in reducing pain and disability as compared to traction along with Spinal Extension Exercises.By using Piriformis Stretching, in a short period of time, patients are able to carry out functions of dailyliving smoothly.
Source: Medico-Legal Update
Institution: Galgotias University
Language: English
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3135031111