Efficacy of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique Versus Mulligan Mobilization on Pain and Functional Disability in Subjects with Non-Specific Low Back Pain –A Research Protocol
Neha Chitale
Resident ,Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Deepali Patil
Resident ,Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Pratik Phansopkar *
Resident ,Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Introduction: Pain in lower back region is a problem everyone deals with at least once in their life. Chronic back pain in lower back region is the pain which is present for more than 3 months. We can divide lower back pain as specific back pain or non-specific back pain. Non-specific pain in lower back region is because of unknown origin. Treating low back pain is a main challenge physiotherapist faces. Mulligan mobilization is a techniques used to facilitate range of motion and reducing pain whereas integrated neuromuscular inhibition is a technique used to treat any abnormality in muscle.
Methodology: 80 participants with non-specific low back pain will be included. Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique will be given to Group A and group B will get mulligan mobilization. Group A will have 40 participants and Group B will have 40 participants. Treatment will be given for 6 weeks and pain and functional disability will be documented and statistical analysis will be done.
Discussion: In this study integrated neuromuscular inhibition and mulligan mobilization’s efficacy will be seen in subjects with chronic non- specific lower back pain on pain and functional disability using modified oswestry scale for functional disability and numeric pain rating scale for pain.
Conclusion: Conclusion will be drawn post study as which technique of mulligan mobilization and integrated neuromuscular inhibition is better to reduce disability and pain in patients with non-specific lower back pain. This study will give a better approach to the physiotherapist in managing the low back pain
Keywords: Integrated neuromuscular inhibition, mulligan mobilization, non-specific low back pain, functional disability