Abstract
Objective: To compare effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and therapy approach designed by McKenzie along with core stabilization exercises in patients of Non-specific low back pain. Methodology: A quasi-experimental trial was conducted from September 2018 to December 2019 on 50 non-specific low back pain patients. They were divided into two groups; Group A was treated with mechanical diagnosis and therapy technique along with conventional therapy while Group B was treated with core stabilization exercises along with conventional therapy. Each subject received 12 sessions, 4 times per week for 3 weeks. Pain was assessed via Numeric Pain Rating Scale & Lumbar Range of Motion via Bubble Inclinometer. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed within group analysis as well as between groups. Numeric pain rating scale had p-value = 0.01 and Lumbar Range of motion had p -value <0.05, which was considered significant. Conclusion: McKenzie Method of mechanical diagnosis & therapy approach along with conventional physiotherapy showed better results in reducing intensity of back pain along with improvement in lumbar Range of motion.

Shoaib Kayani, Muhammad Mudassar Yasin, Arva Naeem, Ahmad Bilal Arif, Syeda Rafia Mansoor, Ayesha Majeed. (2021) Effects of McKenzie Method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy on lumbar ROM & pain in patients with Non-specific low back pain, , Volume-46, Issue-1.
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