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Effect of Passive Stretching Exercises Versus Post Isometric Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity in Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points on Lower Back Myofascial Pain Syndrome

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Abstract Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a very common disorder affecting many muscles such as quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle which finally results in low back pain that disturb people lives. Aim of Study: To compare between passive stretching exer-cises and post isometric relaxation (PIR) technique in treatment of QL trigger points in lower back MPS in pain intensity. Patients and Methods: Thirty-two patients from both sexes, with age ranged between 30-45 years, and moderate disability 20%-40% diagnosed by an Orthopedist as chronic myofascial lower back pain participated in this study. They were allocated into two equal groups; group A received passive stretching ex-ercises while group B received PIR technique. In addition, both groups received a combination consisted of traditional modali-ties in the form of infrared and ultrasound. All patients received three sessions per week for 4 consecutive weeks. Pain intensity was evaluated using the visual analogue scale. Results: There were significant differences in group B as compared to group A. Conclusion: The PIR technique and passive stretching ex-ercises are effective in reducing pain intensitywith a greater ef-fect for the PIR techniquefor patients with lower back QL MPS.

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10.21608/mjcu.2024.342730

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Myofascial pain syndrome — Quadratus lumborum — Post isometric relaxation — Passive stretching exercises

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AMANY M. ATIA, M.Sc.; ABDELRAHMAN A. CHABARA, PhD.; SALWA F. ABDELMAGEED, Ph.D.

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SARA M. SAMIR, PhD.

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The Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

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91

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12

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46126

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2023-12-01

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2024-02-23

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2024-12-01

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1,523

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0045-3803

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2536-9806

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Effect of Passive Stretching Exercises Versus Post Isometric Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity in Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points on Lower Back Myofascial Pain Syndrome

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30 Dec 2024