A Comparison between Two Physical Therapy Treatment Programs for Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Navneet Kaur, Lalit Arora, Reena Arora, Mandeep Singh

Abstract: Aim of Study: The aim of the study was to conduct a randomized control trial to compare the effects of Flexion Group of exercises and mobilizations in Lumbar Spinal stenosis. Methodology: 30 subjects were included in the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. A written informed consent was signed by the subjects in their own language. The subjects were divided into three groups by random number table Group (A) Experimental Group (N=15) received Flexion Group of Exercises along with Ultrasonic therapy and Group (B) Experimental Group (N=15) received Spinal mobilizations along with Ultrasonic therapy program. The treatment lasted for six weeks. Patients were assessed by NPRS, MODI and SSS. Result: The statistical analysis showed significant improvement in score of NPRS in both the groups. The data showed significant improvement in score of MODI and SSS in Group A (p<0.001) as compare to Group B (p>0.001) after six weeks of the treatment. Conclusion: The study concluded that patients with LSS can benefit from a course of physical therapy, which includes lumbar flexion exercises and ultrasonic therapy.

Keywords: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Flexion Group of Exercises, Ultrasonic therapy, Spinal Mobilizations

How to Cite?: Navneet Kaur, Lalit Arora, Reena Arora, Mandeep Singh, "A Comparison between Two Physical Therapy Treatment Programs for Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 580-583, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24907112528, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24907112528