Comparative Effects of Maitland's Rotation Mobilization and Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement on Lumbar Radiculopathy

Launched by FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD · Jul 2, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different physical therapy techniques to see which one works better for people with lumbar radiculopathy, a condition where a nerve in the lower back is irritated, causing pain that can spread down the leg. The two methods being compared are called Maitland's rotation mobilization and Mulligan's spinal mobilization with leg movement. Both are gentle hands-on treatments aimed at reducing pain and improving movement.

To take part, you need to be between 18 and 65 years old, have had pain on one side of your lower back and leg for at least three months, and have a certain level of pain intensity. People with other serious back problems, those who cannot walk, pregnant women, or those taking blood thinners are not eligible. If you join, you can expect to receive one of these two treatments and the study will check which helps you feel better. This trial is currently looking for volunteers, so if this sounds like something that fits your situation, you might want to talk to your doctor about it.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: 18-65 years
• • Both Males and Females
• • Participants with a diagnosis of chronic (≥3 months) lumbar unilateral radiculopathy referred from Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi
• • NPRS score of \> 5 and \< 8
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosis of other back conditions (e.g. failed back surgery syndrome, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis, non-specific low back pain, and fracture)
• • Non ambulant/wheelchair-bound or having cauda equina syndrome
• • Patient taking anticoagulants
• • Pregnant Females