Overview
This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the additional effects of surface electromyographic biofeedback on post facilitation stretching and strengthening in lower crossed syndrome.
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Description
Participants will be recruited into their respective groups using a coin toss method. Lower crossed syndrome will be assessed using the following tests:
Prone hip extension test Trunk flexion strength test Tightness in erector spinae Modified Thomas test
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 19-35 years
- Both genders
- Positive modified Thomas test
- Positive prone hip extension strength test
- Positive trunk flexion strength test
- Tight erector spinae
- BMI normal (18.5-24.9 Kg/m2)
- Local intermittent lumbar pain
- moderate pain (NPRS 3-7)
- Painless movement and activity
- Pain only produced by sustained loading in relevant position, which is then relieved on moving from that pos
Exclusion criteria:
- Acute flare of LBP
- Centralization and peripheralization of pain
- Signs of stenosis(leg symptoms when walking that are eased upon flexion)
- Pain due to repetitive movements
- Paresthesia/Numbness
- Structual deformity(Kyphosis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis,scoliosis and joint contractures)
- Curve reversal
- Pregnancy
- Post surgery
- Degenerative and inflammatory spine diseases