Abstract

TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF TWO LEG ROTATION AND BEND LEG RAISE MULLIGAN’S TECHNIQUE OVER CONVENTIONAL METHOD ON ACUTE NON SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

*Sumathi M., Preetha Wilma Dawson and Dr. P. Senthil Selvam

ABSTRACT

Background of The Study: Non-specific low back pain is one of the leading cause of activity limitation without attributing a particular pathology. Pratik et al (2014): Mulligan’s techniques are fascinating physiotherapy approach in treatment of hamstrings tightness in non-specific low back pain and the study had an evidence about Mulligan’s GATE and BLR 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. Thus Mulligan’s techniques commonly used in clinical practice for improving the hamstrings flexibility and their effectiveness are less frequently proved. Aim and Objectives of The Study: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Two Leg Rotation (GATE) and Bend Leg Raise(BLR) technique over conventional method for non-specific low back. To find the effectiveness of Mulligan’s Two Leg Rotation and Bend Leg Raise techniques on pain, disability and lumbar range of motion in patients with acute non-specific low back pain. To find the effectiveness of conventional method of treatment on pain, disability and lumbar range of motion in patients with acute non-specific low back pain.Methodology: By convenient sampling method 40 samples were separated into group A and group B with 20 sample each. Group A is treated with GATE and BLR technique for 3 repetitions with 1 minute interval. Group B is treated with conventional method (lumbar strengthening exercise). The patient’s pain and disability is pre and post tested with Numerical Pain Rating Scale and Quebec Pain and Disability Scale respectively. Result: In this study group A who received Mulligan’s technique extremely statistically significant with the P value 0.001 than group B who received conventional method. Conclusion: This study will signified the effectiveness of GATE and BLR technique over conventional therapy for non-specific low back pain.

Keywords: Non-specific low back pain, Mulligan's Two Leg Rotation technique, Mulligan’s Bend Leg Raise technique, Lumbar strengthening exercise.