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Comparative Studies | Physiotherapy | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 1664 - 1668 | India
To Compare the Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Versus High Intensity Laser Therapy with Mulligan Mobilization in the Reduction of Chronic Low Back Pain with Sacroiliitis
Abstract: Background: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) and chronic low back pain (CLBP) are common musculoskeletal conditions that cause pain, functional limitations, and a lower quality of life. To treat this sacroiliitis, a variety of physiotherapy techniques are employed. Such as Mulligan Mobilization, Laser Therapy, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). Objective: To compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus laser therapy with Mulligan mobilization in the reduction of pain, muscular strength, and to improve the functional ability in patient with sacroiliitis. Methods: Sixty people associated with chronic low back pain along with sacroiliitis were included in a comparative experimental study. In between sixty individual each were divided into two groups randomly: Group A received extracorporeal shock wave therapy with mulligan mobilization (ESWT + Mulligan Mobilization) and Group B received laser therapy with mulligan mobilization (LT + Mulligan Mobilization). Pressure Pain Threshold (Pain Algometer), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were the most common outcome measurements in patients associated with chronic low back pain along with sacroiliitis. Pre, and post-treatment evaluations were conducted in patient associated with chronic low back pain along with sacroiliitis. SPSS version 26.0 was used to analyse the data. Results: Across all evaluation periods, both groups showed statistically significant improvements in pain, muscle strength, and functional impairment (p < 0.05). However, at the post-treatment interval, Group A significantly outperformed Group B in terms of pain threshold, VAS scores, MMT scores, and ODI, with large effect sizes. Conclusion: In patient associated with chronic low back pain along with sacroiliitis, Extra corporeal shock wave therapy with Mulligan mobilization is more beneficial than laser therapy with Mulligan mobilization in terms of pain and disability reduction and muscular strength enhancement.
Keywords: Sacroiliitis, Sustained natural apophyseal glide, Movement with mobilization, Mulligan mobilization, High intensity laser therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, Chronic low back pain, Pain algometer, Visual sanalogue scale, Manual muscle Testing, Oswestry Disability Index
How to Cite?: Veena J, Dr. Malli Ram, Dr. Radhakrishna A M, Dr. Swati Dubey, "To Compare the Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Versus High Intensity Laser Therapy with Mulligan Mobilization in the Reduction of Chronic Low Back Pain with Sacroiliitis", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1664-1668, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26129163840, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26129163840