Effect of Routine Physical Therapy With and Without Core Stability Exercises in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy
Condition: Lumbar Radiculopathy
MeSH terms: Radiculopathy
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The goal of this Randomized controlled trial was to examine the effect of routine physical
      therapy with and without core stability exercises in patients with lumbar radiculopathy. The
      main question it aims to answer is:

      • To examine the effect of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises
      in patients with lumbar radiculopathy Participants after reading and signing the consent form
      were included in study according to eligibility criteria and were allocated in to 2 groups,
      the Standard Physical Therapy treatment along with core strengthening exercises. Core
      strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were
      modified according to patient's comfortability). We measured outcome through different
      outcome measure tools.
    

Detailed description: 
      Lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is defined as spinal nerve-related symptoms such as back and leg
      pain, with variable presence of paraesthesias, reflex changes, and secondary interference of
      normal activities. Lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is a common debilitating condition of lumbar
      origin which influences both the general population and athletes alike. Its prevalence has
      been estimated to be 3-5% of the population, affecting both men and women. Core strengthening
      exercises (CSE) are used to train, strengthen and condition the core muscles surrounding the
      middle of the body i.e. the abdomen, hips, pelvis and lower back. CSE trains muscle activity
      patterns without unnecessarily overloading the tissue, and can help to stabilize the spine.
      Core strengthening exercises were applied on patient with lumbar radiculopathy and calf pain
      to see whether it helps to reduce pain or not.

      Participants were given consent form and after subjects read and sign the informed consent,
      they were included in study according to eligibility criteria. 2 groups were included in
      study, the Standard Physical Therapy treatment along with core strengthening exercises. Core
      strengthening exercises were carried out in their respective standard positions (were
      modified according to patient's comfortability). We measured outcome through different
      outcome measure tools.
    

Intervention name(s): Core strengthening; Conventional treatment
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Plank 1-3 sets of 10-15 reps per side at a slow tempo Side plank Draw in and lift, holding for 5 seconds with purposeful engagement of the core and leg musculature. Keep the head, shoulders, hips, knees and feet in a straight line.
Bridges - Lie supine with your knees bent and the feet flat on the floor. Lift your pelvis off the ground while supporting on your feet and shoulders. The bridge can be progressed by lifting one foot off the ground end extending the knee Leg rises - Lie on your back with your legs straight and your arms by your sides. Then lift one leg 4 inches of the ground. Your back has to stay flat on the floor. Don't allow it to arch. Alternate. The exercise can be progressed by lifting both legs at the same time.; Hot pack and TENS for 10 minutes (lumbar region and calf muscles) Ultrasound for 10 mins (lumbar region and calf muscles) Gentle passive stretching (calf muscles) Isometric exercises (lumbar region)
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Treatment