Different Dosage of Decompression Therapy on Symptoms of Lumbar Radiculopathy

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study will provide evidence about how much dose of decompression more effective for the treatment of lumbar radiculopathy. As this hypothesis has no evidence about the dosage of decompression in literature till now.

Detailed Description
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Decompression therapy differs from traction-based therapy in that the traction applied to the spine in decompression therapy is typically alternated between lower and higher levels of tension for predetermined periods of time. In either therapy, spinal tension is maintained for the period's typically extending 30-minutes or longer. This study will provide evidence about how much dose of decompression more effective for the treatment of lumbar radiculopathy. As this hypothesis has no evidence about the dosage of decompression in literature till now.

Official Title
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Effects of Different Dosage of Decompression Therapy on Symptoms of Lumbar Radiculopathy

Conditions
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Lumbar Radiculopathy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Decompression with 30%
* Other: Decompression with 40%
* Other: Decompression with 50%


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Both Genders Age between 30 to 50 years Unilateral Radiculopathy Limited SLR (Less than 60 degree) Pain on Numeric Pain Rating Scale < 7 BMI ≤ 30 Exclusion Criteria: Severe paraspinal Muscle Spasm Acute prolapse intervertebral disc Bilateral Positive SLR Osteoporotic H/O Spinal Fracture

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 30 Years
Maximum Age: 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Decompression with 30%<br>Decompression with 30% and mobilization | Other: Decompression with 30%<br>* Hot Pack for 10 mins Soft Tissue Mobilization Muscle Strengthening Decompression with 30% The total time for the session will be 45 minutes and there will be 03 sessions/week for 6 weeks<br>|
| Experimental: Decompression with 40%<br>Decompression with 40% and mobilization | Other: Decompression with 40%<br>* Hot Pack for 10 mins Soft Tissue Mobilization Muscle Strengthening Decompression with 30% The total time for the session will be 45 minutes and there will be 03 sessions/week for 6 weeks<br>|
| Experimental: Decompression with 50%<br>Decompression with 50% and mobilization | Other: Decompression with 50%<br>* Hot Pack for 10 mins Soft Tissue Mobilization Muscle Strengthening Decompression with 30% The total time for the session will be 45 minutes and there will be 03 sessions/week for 6 weeks<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale | The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) (an outcome measure) that is a uni-dimensional measure of pain intensity in adults(21). The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. no pain) to '10' representing the other pain extreme (e.g. pain as bad as you can imagine or worst pain imaginable). | 6th week | 
| SLR through Inclinometer | The Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test is a neurodynamic test. Neurodynamic tests check the mechanical movement of the neurological tissues as well as their sensitivity to mechanical stress or compression. These tests, along with relevant history and decreased range of motion, are considered by some to be the most important physical signs of disc herniation, regardless of the degree of disc injury. SLR is a neural tension test that can be used to rule in or out neural tissue involvement as a result of a space occupying lesion, often a lumbar disc herniation. It is one of the most common neurological tests of the lower limb | 6th week | 
| Oswestry Disability Index | Patient-completed questionnaire which gives a subjective percentage score of level of function (disability) in activities of daily living in those rehabilitating from low back pain. Most effective for persistent severe disability while the Roland-Morris is better for mild to moderate disability. Questionnaire examines perceived level of disability in 10 everyday activities of daily living | 6th week | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Pain, Radiculopathy, Lumbar, Decompression