Author/Authors :
Sani Danazumi, Musa Department of Physiotherapy - Federal Medical Center, Nguru, Nigeria , Usman Ibrahim, Shehu Department of Physiotherapy - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences - College of Health Sciences - Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria , Falke Abubakar, Mubarak Department of Physiotherapy - Federal Medical Center, Nguru, Nigeria , Mohammed Yakasai, Abdulsalam Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria , Usman Zakari, Usman Department of Physiotherapy - Federal Medical Center, Birnin Kudu, Nigeria
Abstract :
Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of spinal manipulation (SMT) compared with spinal mobilization (MOB)
on pain, disability, quality of life, sciatica and general perception of recovery in individuals with lumbar disk herniation with radiculopathy
(LDHR).
Methods: Atotal of 40individuals withLDHRwill be randomly allocated into 2 groups; 20 participants each inSMTandMOBgroups.
Each participant will be assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks of intervention. Outcomes will also be assessed at 6th and 12th months
of follow-up. Outcomes to be assessed will include pain (VAS), functional disability(RMDQ- Rolland Morris disability questionnaire),
sciatica bothersomeness index (SBI), sciatica frequency index (SFI), quality of life (SF-36), general perception of recovery (GROC) and
objective functional impairment (TUG-timed up and go test).
Discussion: This trial will determine the difference in outcomes between spinal manipulative therapy and spinal mobilization
groups in individuals with LDHR.
Keywords :
Neural Mobilization , Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy , Spinal Manipulation , Spinal Mobilization
