Study protocol for effects of prone spinal decompression therapy in addition to Mckenzie exercises versus Mckenzie exercises only on pain and functional disability in lumbar radiculopathy-A randomized clinical trial.
- 1Department of Physiotherapy, Srinivas University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
- 2Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Physiotherapy, Srinivas University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Abstract
Background
Lumbar radiculopathy, which affects both men and women equally, are associated with symptoms of back and leg pain that significantly impairs body functioning, walking ability, and quality of life. Therefore, determining the optimal treatment protocol is necessary. The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of prone spinal decompression therapy (SDT) combined with McKenzie exercises compared with McKenzie exercises alone on pain and functional disability in patients diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy.Materials and methods
A single-blinded randomized clinical trial will be conducted using simple randomization at university physiotherapy department. According to sample size calculation, we aim to recruit 44 participants aged between 25 and 55 years with lumbar radiculopathy. Participants will be allocated using computer generated method and will be randomized into 2 groups: Group A (SDT + McKenzie) and Group B (McKenzie only) and each session will be lasted for 20-30 min. Outcome measures include visual analogue scale, Roland Morris disability questionnaire, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, Short Form-36, and patient satisfaction outcome. Global rating of change will be assessed post intervention. All outcomes measured will be evaluated at baseline, after 4 weeks (post intervention) and after week 12 (follow up).Results
Based on the normality of the, parametric and nonparametric will be applied. ANOVA with Bonferroni post hoc will be used for follow-up analysis. Results will be reported with 95% confidence intervals and P values.Conclusion
If the findings support the combined approach, it may provide a superior conservative treatment option for lumbar radiculopathy.
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BibTeX
@article{rachana2026study,
title = {{Study protocol for effects of prone spinal decompression therapy in addition to Mckenzie exercises versus Mckenzie exercises only on pain and functional disability in lumbar radiculopathy-A randomized clinical trial.}},
author = {P Rachana and P Madhuripu and M Premkumar and Thrishala Noronha},
journal = {Journal of education and health promotion},
year = {2026},
month = sep,
doi = {10.4103/jehp.jehp_716_25},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42924338},
note = {CC BY-NC-ND},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Study protocol for effects of prone spinal decompression therapy in addition to Mckenzie exercises versus Mckenzie exercises only on pain and functional disability in lumbar radiculopathy-A randomized clinical trial.
AU - P Rachana
AU - P Madhuripu
AU - M Premkumar
AU - Thrishala Noronha
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/09/30
JO - Journal of education and health promotion
DO - 10.4103/jehp.jehp_716_25
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42924338
AB - Background Lumbar radiculopathy, which affects both men and women equally, are associated with symptoms of back and leg pain that significantly impairs body functioning, walking ability, and quality of life. Therefore, determining the optimal treatment protocol is necessary. The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of prone spinal decompression therapy (SDT) combined with McKenzie exercises compared with McKenzie exercises alone on pain and functional disability in patients diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy.Materials and methods A single-blinded randomized clinical trial will be conducted using simple randomization at university physiotherapy department. According to sample size calculation, we aim to recruit 44 participants aged between 25 and 55 years with lumbar radiculopathy. Participants will be allocated using computer generated method and will be randomized into 2 groups: Group A (SDT + McKenzie) and Group B (McKenzie only) and each session will be lasted for 20-30 min. Outcome measures include visual analogue scale, Roland Morris disability questionnaire, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, Short Form-36, and patient satisfaction outcome. Global rating of change will be assessed post intervention. All outcomes measured will be evaluated at baseline, after 4 weeks (post intervention) and after week 12 (follow up).Results Based on the normality of the, parametric and nonparametric will be applied. ANOVA with Bonferroni post hoc will be used for follow-up analysis. Results will be reported with 95% confidence intervals and P values.Conclusion If the findings support the combined approach, it may provide a superior conservative treatment option for lumbar radiculopathy.
SN - 2277-9531
SN - 2319-6440
ER -