1Assisstant professor, Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Ram Nagar, Distt. Patiala (PUNJAB)
2Professor, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Distt. Patiala (PUNJAB)
3Professor and Principal Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Ram Nagar, Distt. Patiala (PUNJAB)
Online published on 31 October, 2012.
Patients with low back pain (LBP) present at different points in its genesis, with symptom severity and effects on quality of life a major factor in the timing of presentation. Gluteus maximus, biceps femoris along with paraspinal muscles are the most important muscles of the group. There is group action of all these muscles in a particular sequence which is necessary for smooth spinal movements and stabilized spine during dynamic state of the body.
Experimental
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital Patiala
Random sampling technique
30 patients in group A which is control group and 30 patients in group B which is experimental group.
30 patients were included in 2 groups each group 1 was treated with routine physiotherapy as control group whereas group 2 was treated with routine physiotherapy along with gluteus maximus activation (isometric contraction of gluteus maximus in lengthened position). Outcome measures were taken in terms of VAS scale before and after the treatment daily for 10 days.
Group 2 treated with gluteus maximus activation got relief early than group 1 although group 1 also got relief but took more number of days when compared with group 2.
Gluteus maximus activation should also be considered while treating mechanical low back pain.
Mechanical low back pain, Gluteus maximus activation, Lumbopelvic junction
