Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal

  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 4

An Experimental Study to See the Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Conventional Therapy in Low Back Pain

Assistant Professor, College of Applied Education and Health Sciences, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Low back pain is a significant problem in today's society. Low back pain (LBP) is usually defined as pain, muscle tension, or stiffness. Few cases of back pain are due to specific causes: most cases are non-specific. This research work is done to see the efficacy of McKenzie technique and IFT in patients suffering from low back pain.

The present study shows that there is a significant effect of McKenzie technique and IFT in low back pain and there is a reduction in the scoring of Roland Morris Questionnaire and VAS.

Keywords

McKenzie technique, IFT, Roland Morris Questionnaire