Clinical Trial

Maitland Mobilization vs. McKenzie Press-Up in Chronic LBP

Study acronym: LBP
Completed
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Summary
ABSTRACT Objective:This study aimed to compare the efficacy of central posteroanterior (PA) Maitland mobilization with myofascial release (MFR) and McKenzie prone press-up (PPU) exercise with MFR in the treatment of adult patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP). Materials and Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Salhab Center and Al Shifa's Specialized Complex in Bethlehem between January 2023 and May 2024. The study included 50 adult patients (aged 18-50) with CNLBP of more than 3 months but less than 2 years' duration, referred by an orthopedic specialist at Beit Sahour Medical Center. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: one received central PA Maitland mobilization with MFR, and the other received McKenzie PPU exercise with MFR. Pain intensity, functional impairment, and fear-avoidance beliefs were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ). Each patient underwent three sessions per week for four weeks.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07364721
Lead Sponsor Palestine Ahliya University
Conditions Back Pain Lower Back
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2023-12-01
Primary Completion 2024-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2024-05-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-23