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EFFECTIVENESS OF MAITLAND MOBILISATION IN CHRONIC MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN

Saniya Tasneem- 4 th year, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy

Firdouse Fathima: 4 th year, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy

Palaparthi V S Phanindra Akhil– Lecturer, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy

Prof. Sridhar A – Principal & HOD, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy

ABSTRACT

Objective

The purpose of this research is to find out the effectiveness of maitland mobilisation

The Effect of Maitland Mobilisation in patients with mechanical low back

To know about Maitland mobilisation effect on chronic low back

Methodology

Study Design: Quasi Experimental study, Study Type: Pre and post type, Study Setting:

Sapthagiri hospital, Sample Method: Convenient sampling, Sample Size: 50 subjects

RESULTS: Both the groups showed significant improvement in VAS, Oswestry Disability

Index after intervention (p<.05).

Conclusion

Our study has demonstrated that Maitland mobilization is more effective in managing

Mechanical low back pain and function of the lumbar spine, among subjects with chronic

Mechanical low back pain. However, prospective studies are required to observe long term

effects, with follow ups to establish the effect of Maitland mobilization in subjects with

chronic Mechanical low back pain.

Key Words: Maitland mobilization, Chronic Low back pain, VAS, Oswestry Disability.