A Comparative Study Between the Mckenzie Technique and Core-strengthening Exercises With Conventional Gait Training in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a disabling neurological condition thatresults in impaired gait, poor balance, reduced muscle strength, and decreasedfunctional independence. Conventional ait training is commonly used inrehabilitation; however, interventions targeting trunk stability, such as theMcKenzie Technique and core-strengthening exercises, may further improvefunctional outcomes.Methodology & results: This experimental comparative study includes 60 patientswith spinal cord injury aged 20–50 years. Participants are randomly allocated intotwo groups (30 participants each). Group A receives the McKenzie Technique withconventional gait training, while Group B receives core-strengthening exerciseswith conventional gait training. Both groups undergosupervised treatment for sixweeks, five sessions per week. Outcome measures include the 10-Meter Walk Test(10MWT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), andFunctional Independence Measure (FIM). Data are analyzed using paired andindependent t-tests,with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. It is anticipated thatboth intervention groups will demonstrate improvements in gait performance,balance, muscle strength, and functional independence. The study aims to determinewhether one intervention provides superior clinical outcomes when combined withconventional gait training.Conclusion: This study is expected to provide evidence regarding the comparativeeffectiveness of the McKenzie Technique and core-strengthening exercises in therehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury. The findings may assistphysiotherapists in selecting evidence-based treatment strategies to enhancefunctional recovery and improve patients' quality of life.
Source: The Bioscan.
Authors: Shashank u.a, Dr.Deepak Lohar, Dr. Jafar Khan
Language: English
Topic: Spinal Cord Injury Research
Subfield: Clinical Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7202268285