Efficacy of Combining Mulligan Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement and Mechanical Lumbar Traction in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Efficacy of Combining Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement Technique and Mechanical Lumbar Traction Among Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Lumbar radiculopathy, commonly arising from disc herniation and nerve root compression, causes disabling leg pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. Manual techniques such as Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) have shown promise, while mechanical lumbar traction aims to decrease nerve compression, though its added benefit remains uncertain. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether the combination of SMWLM and mechanical lumbar traction, delivered alongside conventional physiotherapy, yields superior clinical outcomes compared to SMWLM and conventional therapy alone. The study will be conducted in Islamabad, Pakistan, enrolling 32 adults aged 20-50 years with unilateral L4-L5 or L5-S1 radiculopathy (confirmed by MRI, symptom duration 4 weeks-6 months, positive Straight Leg Raise below 70°, and pain <7 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale). Participants will be randomly allocated to either the experimental group (SMWLM + intermittent mechanical lumbar traction at 50% body weight + conventional therapy) or the control group (SMWLM + conventional therapy alone).
The intervention will be applied over four weeks (three sessions weekly for the first two weeks, then two sessions weekly). SMWLM involves a sustained transverse glide to the spinous process of the superior vertebra while the patient actively performs pain-free leg movement. Mechanical traction will be applied intermittently (30-second hold, 10-second rest) for 15 minutes per session. Conventional therapy includes hot pack, TENS, and a standardized exercise program. Primary outcomes include pain intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), hip range of motion during Straight Leg Raise (universal goniometer), and functional disability (Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire) will be measured at baseline, week 2, and week 4. Data will be analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA and independent t-tests to assess between-group differences. This trial will provide evidence on whether combining mechanical traction with SMWLM enhances pain relief, mobility, and function in lumbar radiculopathy.
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- Naam: Muhammad Haris, DPT
- Telefoonnummer: +92 349 5959672
- E-mail: drm.harispt@gmail.com
Studie Contact Back-up
- Naam: Dr Muhammad Mustafa, MSPT
- Telefoonnummer: +923339475130
- E-mail: contact@drmustafaclinics.com
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Islamabad, Capital, Pakistan
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- DMC Physiotherapy Clinic
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Contact:
- Dr Muhammad Mustafa, MSPT
- Telefoonnummer: +923339475130
- E-mail: contact@drmustafaclinics.com
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Contact:
- Muhammad Haris, DPT
- Telefoonnummer: +923495959672
- E-mail: drm.harispt@gmail.com
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Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 20-50 years
- Male and female participants
- Unilateral radiculopathy due to L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc bulge, confirmed by clinical examination and MRI
- Symptom duration of 4 weeks to 6 months
- Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test on the affected leg (<70° of hip flexion)
- Pain intensity <7 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS; mild to moderate pain)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cognitive impairment, dementia, central cord signs
- Inflammatory or degenerative spine conditions
- Spine surgery within the last 6 months
- Pregnant women in the later half of 2nd trimester or 3rd trimester
- Muscular involvement (e.g., Deep Gluteal syndrome, Piriformis syndrome)
- Currently receiving medications or other contemporaneous treatment
Studie plan
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
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- Primair doel: Behandeling
- Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
- Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
- Masker: Geen (open label)
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Wapens en interventies
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Experimenteel: SMWLM + Mechanical Lumbar Traction + Conventional Therapy
Participants receive Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM), mechanical lumbar traction, and conventional physiotherapy.
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The therapist positions the patient side-lying on the unaffected side with the affected leg slightly abducted.
A sustained transverse manual glide is applied to the spinous process of the superior vertebra of the involved lumbar segment (e.g., L4 for an L4-L5 lesion).
Simultaneously, the patient actively lifts the leg into hip flexion and knee extension, ensuring the movement remains pain-free.
Dosage: 3 sets of 7-10 repetitions per treatment session.
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Following SMWLM, the patient is placed supine in a Fowler position with hips and knees flexed to 90°, lower legs supported.
An intermittent distractive force (up to 50% of body weight) is delivered using an automatic traction device (e.g., PH-T3021).
The traction cycle consists of a 30-second hold and a 10-second rest, with a 1-minute ramp-up and ramp-down, for a total of 15 minutes.
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All participants receive a standardized conventional therapy program consisting of:
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Actieve vergelijker: SMWLM + Conventional Therapy
Participants receive Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) and conventional physiotherapy without mechanical traction.
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The therapist positions the patient side-lying on the unaffected side with the affected leg slightly abducted.
A sustained transverse manual glide is applied to the spinous process of the superior vertebra of the involved lumbar segment (e.g., L4 for an L4-L5 lesion).
Simultaneously, the patient actively lifts the leg into hip flexion and knee extension, ensuring the movement remains pain-free.
Dosage: 3 sets of 7-10 repetitions per treatment session.
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All participants receive a standardized conventional therapy program consisting of:
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Pain Intensity
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 2 (mid-intervention), Week 4 (post-intervention)
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The average pain intensity (Numerical Pain Rating Scale) over the previous 24 hours is rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
The patient is asked to provide current, best, and worst pain ratings; the mean of the three ratings will be used.
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Baseline, Week 2 (mid-intervention), Week 4 (post-intervention)
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Functional Disability
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4
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Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire (MOLBPQ) is a validated 10-item questionnaire measuring how much low back pain has affected daily activities (e.g., walking, sitting, lifting, sleeping).
Each item scores 0-5; total sum is expressed as a percentage (0-50).
Higher scores indicate greater disability.
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Baseline, Week 2, Week 4
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Hip Range of Motion
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4
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Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Test is a pain-free hip flexion angle (in degrees) measured with a universal goniometer during the passive straight leg raise test.
The examiner stops the movement at the point where the patient first reports concordant radicular pain or tightness.
Standardized goniometer placement relative to the femur ensures consistency.
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Baseline, Week 2, Week 4
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Medewerkers en onderzoekers
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Sponsor
Medewerkers
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Onderzoekers
Onderzoekers
- Hoofdonderzoeker: Muhammad Haris, DPT, Institute of Health Science, Khyber Medical University Islamabad
- Hoofdonderzoeker: Dr Muhammad Mustafa, MSPT, Institute of Health Science, Khyber Medical University Islamabad
- Hoofdonderzoeker: Kinza Afzal, DPT, Hamdard University Islamabad Campus
Publicaties en nuttige links
Algemene publicaties
- Qaseem A, Wilt TJ, McLean RM, Forciea MA; Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians; Denberg TD, Barry MJ, Boyd C, Chow RD, Fitterman N, Harris RP, Humphrey LL, Vijan S. Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2017 Apr 4;166(7):514-530. doi: 10.7326/M16-2367. Epub 2017 Feb 14.
- Vanti C, Panizzolo A, Turone L, Guccione AA, Violante FS, Pillastrini P, Bertozzi L. Effectiveness of Mechanical Traction for Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther. 2021 Mar 3;101(3):pzaa231. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa231.
- Fourre A, Monnier F, Ris L, Telliez F, Michielsen J, Roussel N, Hage R. Low-back related leg pain: is the nerve guilty? How to differentiate the underlying pain mechanism. J Man Manip Ther. 2023 Apr;31(2):57-63. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2092266. Epub 2022 Jun 23.
- Roberts KE, Beckenkamp PR, Ferreira ML, Duncan GE, Calais-Ferreira L, Gatt JM, Ferreira P. Positive lifestyle behaviours and emotional health factors are associated with low back pain resilience. Eur Spine J. 2022 Dec;31(12):3616-3626. doi: 10.1007/s00586-022-07404-7. Epub 2022 Oct 8.
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Aanvullende relevante MeSH-voorwaarden
- Ziekten van het zenuwstelsel
- Neuromusculaire aandoeningen
- Ziekten van het perifere zenuwstelsel
- Radiculopathie
- Therapeutica
- Modaliteiten fysiotherapie
- Patiëntenzorg
- Revalidatie
- Nazorg
- Continuïteit van patiëntenzorg
- Anesthesie en analgesie
- Elektrische stimulatietherapie
- Analgetie
- Transporttherapie
- Transcutane elektrische zenuwstimulatie
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- KMU/DIR/CTU/2026/03
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