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RMJ. 2018; 43(2): 294-297 Effect of spinal decompression with and without segmental mobilization in patients with posterolateral lumbar disc protrusionAqsa Mobeen, Maham Javed, Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad, Muhammad Sheraz, Muhammad Sharifullah, Naveed Saleem. Abstract | | | | Objective: To evaluate the effect of spinal decompression with and without segmental mobilization in improving pain, ROM, walking time and disability in patients with posterolateral lumbar disc protrusion.
Methodology: This RCT include 44 patients of lumbar disc bulge and were randomly assigned through coin toss method into two groups. The Experimental Group (n=23) received decompression therapy, Maitland mobilization of lumbar spine along with conventional treatment and the Control group (n=21) received decompression therapy and conventional physiotherapy. Both groups received two treatment sessions per week. Non-parametric tests was applied for the result.
Results: Comparison both groups showed significant improvement in MODI and NPRS with p
Key words: CPA, MODI, Neuro decompression therapy, NPRS
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