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To Study the Effect of Gluteus Maximus Activation in Sub Acute Mechanical Low Back Pain


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1 Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Ram Nagar, Distt. Patiala (PUNJAB), India
2 Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Distt. Patiala (PUNJAB), India
     

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Introduction: Patients with low back pain (LBP) present at different points in its genesis, with symptom severity and effects on quality of life a major factor in the timing of presentation. Gluteus maximus, biceps femoris along with paraspinal muscles are the most important muscles of the group. There is group action of all these muscles in a particular sequence which is necessary for smooth spinal movements and stabilized spine during dynamic state of the body.

Methodology:

Study design: Experimental

Study setting: Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital Patiala

Sampling: Random sampling technique

Sample size: 30 patients in group A which is control group and 30 patients in group B which is experimental group.

30 patients were included in 2 groups each group 1 was treated with routine physiotherapy as control group whereas group 2 was treated with routine physiotherapy along with gluteus maximus activation (isometric contraction of gluteus maximus in lengthened position). Outcome measures were taken in terms of VAS scale before and after the treatment daily for 10 days.

Result: Group 2 treated with gluteus maximus activation got relief early than group 1 although group 1 also got relief but took more number of days when compared with group 2.

Conclusion: Gluteus maximus activation should also be considered while treating mechanical low back pain.


Keywords

Mechanical Low Back Pain, Gluteus Maximus Activation, Lumbopelvic Junction
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Authors

Rajiv Sharma
Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Ram Nagar, Distt. Patiala (PUNJAB), India
Subhash Mahajan
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Distt. Patiala (PUNJAB), India
Jagmohan Singh
Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Ram Nagar, Distt. Patiala (PUNJAB), India

Abstract


Introduction: Patients with low back pain (LBP) present at different points in its genesis, with symptom severity and effects on quality of life a major factor in the timing of presentation. Gluteus maximus, biceps femoris along with paraspinal muscles are the most important muscles of the group. There is group action of all these muscles in a particular sequence which is necessary for smooth spinal movements and stabilized spine during dynamic state of the body.

Methodology:

Study design: Experimental

Study setting: Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital Patiala

Sampling: Random sampling technique

Sample size: 30 patients in group A which is control group and 30 patients in group B which is experimental group.

30 patients were included in 2 groups each group 1 was treated with routine physiotherapy as control group whereas group 2 was treated with routine physiotherapy along with gluteus maximus activation (isometric contraction of gluteus maximus in lengthened position). Outcome measures were taken in terms of VAS scale before and after the treatment daily for 10 days.

Result: Group 2 treated with gluteus maximus activation got relief early than group 1 although group 1 also got relief but took more number of days when compared with group 2.

Conclusion: Gluteus maximus activation should also be considered while treating mechanical low back pain.


Keywords


Mechanical Low Back Pain, Gluteus Maximus Activation, Lumbopelvic Junction

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