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Ahlia University

 

Efficacy of Lumbar Mobilization on Postpartum Low Back Pain in Egyptian Females: A Randomized Control Trial.

Dr. Sayed A. Tantawy

&

Dr.  Dalia M. Kamel

Ahlia University, Bahrain

 
 

Background:

Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint in the postnatal period. Physiotherapy has many techniques to apply for such cases.

Objective:

To investigate the effect of central postero-anterior (PA) lumbar mobilization on muscle activity in postpartum LBP.

Methods:

Forty-five females with chronic LBP at least three months postnatal. Participants divided randomly and equally into three groups. Group A (Study group) received PA lumbar mobilization plus traditional treatment which consisted of Ultrasonic and Infra-red. Group B (Placebo group) received placebo mobilization plus traditional treatment. Group C (Control group) received traditional treatment only. All patients received 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks. Pain intensity, functional disabilities and Surface EMG for recording para spinal muscle activity were measured before and after intervention. Statistical analysis was done by ANOVA and paired t-test.

Results:

Central PA mobilization showed a significant reduction (P< 0.05) in the average surface EMG activity of the erector spinae musculature compared with the other groups as well as improvement in functional ability and reduction in pain intensity.

Conclusion:

A central PA mobilization significantly reduced pain intensity and surface EMG activity of erector spinae musculature as well as improvement in functional ability in mechanical low back pain in postnatal females.
 
Key Word: Mechanical low back pain; electromyography; mobilization; postpartum
Ref. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2016 Jan 25;29(1):55-63. doi: 10.3233/BMR-150598.
 
Dr. Sayed A. Tantawy ,  College of Medical & Health Science, Department of Physiotherapy , Ahlia University, Bahrain, email: smosa@ahlia.edu.bh

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