Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 4

A Comparative Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Neural Tissue Mobilization v/s IFT for Sciatica

Lecturer, Ahmedabad Physiotherapy College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

*Correspondence Address: Hiral R. Solanki L-101, Orchid, Parshwanath atlantis Park Sughad, Ahmedabad-382424, Gujarat. Mob.: 8511101985, E-mail: Parmarhiral87@yahoo.in

Online published on 28 September, 2015.

Abstract

To find out the comparison in pain and SLR-ROM in Sciatica with NTM and IFT.

30 subjects with Sciatica were recruited and conveniently allocated to NTM group(n=15) and IFT group(n=15). Subjects in A group received NTM and B group received IFT. The treatment period was 6 weeks for both groups. The outcome measure was SLR-ROM and NPRS.

According to need of study test were applied and seen clinical improvement in pain and ROM in Sciatica patients receiving NTM in comparison to IFT.

Greater improvement is seen in Sciatica patients who received NTM than IFT.

Keywords

NTM, IFT, SLR