Gluteal Activation With or Without Traction Straight Leg Raise Technique

Non Probability Convenient sampling was done . Patients following eligibility criteria from Sports and Spine Professionals ,Lahore were considered. Sample size was calculated with Epi tool calculator. 38 Participants were randomly allocated in two groups equally via convenient sampling method. Baseline assessment was done initially. Group A was given gluteal activation exercises with traction straight leg raise technique for hamstring and Group B was gluteal activation exercises without traction straight leg raise technique for hamstring. Duration of research was almost 6 months. Patient will undergo 10 treatments in five weeks. Each session will take 30 minutes. Pre and Post treatment readings were taken in 1st and 10th session over a 5 week period respectively. Assessment was done via sphygmomanometer and numeric pain rating scale for assessing muscle strength of gluteus maximum and pain levels respectively. All participants were provided written informed consent prior to commencement of the procedures. They were free to quit the treatment at any stage of research. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23.

Inclusion criteria

• Subjects with LBP below the level of L5,
• With pain over the posterior aspect of SI joint around posterior superior iliac spine and buttock with or without above knee leg pain.
• Females only

Exclusion criteria

• Had radicular pain with neurological (sensory or motor) deficits,
• Had a history of spinal surgery, spinal, pelvic, or lower extremity fracture; hospitalization for trauma or motor vehicle accident;
• Hip or knee dysfunctions;
• Pregnancy;
• Any systemic disease such as arthritis, tuberculosis, liver, or kidney failure
• Subjects with leg length discrepancies, because of its potential effect on hamstring muscle length were also excluded. -