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Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises for Nonspecific Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 72 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effects of Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) and Pilates exercises on pain and physical function in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. A total of 72 participants aged between 20 and 50 years were recruited from the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups: one group received Muscle Energy Techniques and the other group performed Pilates exercises. Each intervention session lasted 60 minutes, conducted four days per week for six weeks. Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), while physical function was evaluated using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ). The results were analyzed to determine the comparative effectiveness of the two interventions in reducing pain and improving functional ability among patients with nonspecific low back pain.
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Interventions
Muscle Energy Technique is a manual therapy intervention where the patient performs voluntary muscle contractions against therapist resistance followed by stretching to improve muscle flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance joint mobility.
Pilates exercises are structured physical exercises focusing on core muscle strengthening, flexibility, posture improvement, and body awareness to enhance functional movement and reduce musculoskeletal pain.