| Comparison of the Myofascial release technique versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on hamstring flexibility, pain and disability in inactive women with chronic low back pain |
| Paper ID : 1516-SPORTCONGRESS |
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فرزانه موثقی *1, سمیه مومنی2, فرزانه موثقی3 1دانشگاه ازاد اسلامی 2هیات علمی دانشگاه پیان نور 3هیات علمی دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد سپیدان |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) affects 70–85% of adults in a lifetime and is the leading global cause of disability(Kebede et al.,2019). It is especially prevalent in inactive women due to sedentary lifestyles, reduced activity, and hamstring tightness, which alters pelvic tilt, increases lumbar stress, disrupts lumbar-pelvic rhythm, worsens pain, and impairs mobility(Jandre Reis et al., 2015; Cejudo et al.,2021). Improving hamstring flexibility is therefore key to managing CLBP, reducing pain and disability, and enhancing quality of life. Two effective techniques for this are myofascial release (MFR) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, so the aim of this study was to compare the effects of 6-weeks Myofascial release technique Versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on hamstring flexibility, pain and disability in inactive women with CLBP. Methods: Forty five CLBP patients (19 to 45 years old) were randomized as MFR technique, PNF and control groups. A 6-week intervention was conducted on two experimental groups, with 3 sessions per week, each lasting 45 minutes. Outcome measurements consisted of the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Straight Leg Raise Test (SLRT). The data were analyzed using ANOVA with repeated measures with intergroup factor at a significance level of 0.05 using SPSS20. . Results: The results showed that six weeks of both myofascial release with foam roller and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique improved hamstring flexibility, reduced pain levels, and lessened disability when compared to the control group (p≤0.001). Conclusion: In conclusion, employing the myofascial release technique with a foam roller resulted in better hamstring flexibility and pain reduction compared to the PNF technique; nevertheless, both approaches showed similarly results in lessening disability. Therefore, this type of exercises can be used along with other exercises or as a suitable alternative in women suffering from chronic low back pain. |
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| Keywords: Myofascial release technique, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, flexibility, pain, disability, low back pain |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
