Evaluating the Effectiveness of Sciatic Nerve Mobilisation in Sciatica
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ABSTRACT: Sciatica can be considered as a referred pain syndrome in which the pain is reported in the lower limb in the absence of any local disturbance. Much conventional physiotherapy have been used to manage sciatica but the effect of nerve flossing technique (NFT) in the management of sciatica is yet to be investigated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of sciatic nerve mobilization in the management of sciatica. A randomized controlled trial design, involving 18 participants from National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities (CNRPH) in Yaounde -Cameroun, with sciatica were randomly assigned into two groups: group A (Experimental group) received NFT combined with conventional physiotherapy and group B(control group) received only conventional physiotherapy. The outcome was assessed in terms of Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Range of Motion (hip flexion range), Modified Roland Questionnaire (MRQ).The result revealed that, both groups were had statistically significant improvement in NPRS score (p
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THE THESIS
This study investigates the efficacy of sciatic nerve mobilization as a treatment for sciatica, a condition characterized by pain radiating down the leg without local disturbance. The research employed a randomized controlled trial design with 18 participants diagnosed with sciatica. Participants were divided into an experimental group receiving nerve flossing technique (NFT) alongside conventional physiotherapy, and a control group receiving only conventional physiotherapy. The study aimed to determine if NFT offered significant benefits over standard treatments.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Evaluation of sciatic nerve mobilization (nerve flossing technique) for sciatica management.
- Comparison of NFT combined with conventional physiotherapy versus conventional physiotherapy alone.
- Assessment of pain reduction using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
- Measurement of hip flexion range of motion.
- Utilization of the Modified Roland Questionnaire (MRQ) for functional assessment.
- Presentation of results from a randomized controlled trial involving 18 participants.
- Data analysis focusing on statistically significant improvements in NPRS scores.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The study presents findings from a randomized controlled trial designed to assess the effectiveness of sciatic nerve mobilization in managing sciatica. The methodology included a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy and an experimental group receiving nerve flossing technique in addition to conventional physiotherapy. Outcome measures focused on pain intensity, range of motion, and functional status. The results indicated statistically significant improvements in pain scores for both groups, suggesting that nerve mobilization may offer additional benefits.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN-10:
1546337245
ISBN-13:
9781546337249
Non-Fiction
Science
Neurology
Physical Therapy
Clinical Research
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