Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
Open Access

Abstract

Background & Objectives: Adequate flexibility of the hamstring muscles and core muscle strength is necessary for a healthy lower back. Mulligan��?s techniques are fascinating physiotherapy approaches in treatment of hamstrings tightness in NS-LBP such as Mulligan��?s Bent Leg Raise (BLR) technique. Limited literature is available on the efficacies of Mulligan��?s Two Leg Rotation (TLR) technique in hamstrings flexibility. The objective of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of Mulligan��?s TLR and BLR in treatment of acute NS-LBP. Methods: The present randomized clinical trial was conducted among 40 subjects which included both male and female symptomatic subjects between the age of 18 to 35 years with acute NS-LBP and they were randomly allocated into 2 groups namely Group A [SWD, HMP, Mulligan��?s TLR, MCE], Group B [SWD, HMP, Mulligan��?s BLR, MCE]. Pre-interventional and 7th day post-interventional outcome measurements were taken in the form of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ), Active Knee Extension (AKE) Measurement, Lumbar ROM and Core Muscle Strength. Results: Intra-group comparison for all the outcome parameters in both the groups showed statistical significance (p<0.001). Intergroup comparison for all the outcome parameters had differences but showed no statistical significance. Conclusion: Mulligan��?s Two Leg Rotation and Bent Leg Raise techniques are effective in increasing the hamstrings flexibility in subjects with acute non-specific low back pain in terms of pain, range of motion and functional disability.

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