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NCT Number: NCT07403110

Kaltenborn Mobilization With and Without Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique in Low Back Pain.

The study was conducted to determine the effects of Kaltenborn mobilization with and without proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique on pain, range of motion and function in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

General Hospital Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age range of 25 to 45
  • Pain lasting for more than 3 months
  • Score between 2 to 7 in NPRS
  • Score of greater than 20 in ODI
  • Pain localized between the level below the ribs at the posterior side and above the level of buttocks.

Exclusion criteria

  • Any neoplasm involving back
  • Radiating pain
  • Metabolic disorders like osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Acute infection
  • Prior orthopedic surgeries
  • Acute trauma

Treatment and study plan

Kaltenborn mobilization

Other

Kaltenborn mobilization was applied to the lumbar spine area in the dorsal direction . Patient was positioned in flexion , side bending and rotation to the right and glide was applied in dorsal direction. Similar glide was given to patient in extension, side bending and rotation to the right. These techniques were performed for 3 days per week for 6 consecutive weeks.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique

Other

PNF Hold Relax technique was performed on lumbar spine to increase the extensibility of the surrounding muscles after a maximal response. These techniques were performed for 3 days per week for 6 consecutive weeks.

Standard physiotherapy treatment

Other

Hotpack for 10 mins was applied with Tens at a burst mode with pulse width 200 microsec, frequency 100 Hz, burst frequency 2 Hz for 10 mins. Ultrasound was applied for 10 mins, stretching of calf, hamstrings and gluteals along with back strengthening.

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks.

    Numeric Pain Rating scale is used to measure intensity of pain. It ranges from 0 to 10 where 0 represents no pain, 1-3 represents mild pain, 4-6 represents moderate pain and 7-10 shows severe pain.

  2. Oswestry Disability Index

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    Oswetry Disability index is a questionnaire consisting of 10 questions used to asses functional disability in patients with low back pain. In this scale, 0-20% = minimal disability, 21-40% = moderate disability, 41-60% = severe disability, 61-80% = crippled and 81-100% = bedbound.

Secondary outcomes

  1. ROM Lumbar spine (Flexion)

    Time frame: From enrollment to end of treatment at 6 weeks.

    Changes in lumbar flexion range of motion was measured using goniometer at baseline and at the end of 6 weeks.

  2. ROM of Lumbar Spine ( Extension)

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    Changes in lumbar extension range of motion was measured using goniometer at baseline to the end of treatment at 6 weeks.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Kaltenborn Mobilization With and Without Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Patients With Chronic Non Specific Low Back Pain.

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 11, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 11, 2026

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