Maltland Mobilisation along with Conventional Physiotherapy In Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome- A Case Series
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Lumbar facet joint syndrome, Maltland mobilization, Therapeutic ultrasoundAbstract
Background: Interest in the lumbar facet joint has been reviewed in recent years and various modalities of treatment for lumbar facet joint syndrome have been described by numerous authors. This study was undertaken to find out effectiveness of Maltland lumbar spine mobilization and conventional physiotherapy in patients with lumbar facet joint syndrome. Purpose: to describe the management and outcomes of 5 patients with lumbar facet syndrome treated with Maltland lumbar spine mobilization, therapeutic ultrasound and lumbar stabilization exercises. Study Design: A case Series of 5 consecutive patients (mean age 52 years) with lumbar facet joint syndrome. The subjects were treated with two weeks protocol which included Maltland mobilization, Therapeutic ultrasound & lumbar stabilization exercises. Follow up was taken 1 week after the end of active intervention. All patients completed Visual Analogue Scale, Modified Oswestery Disability Questionnaire (MODQ), Sorensen test hold timing and spinal range of motion on initial assessment, immediately at the end of active intervention (2weeks) and at the end of follow up. Outcome: all five patients showed the mean percentage change in score of VAS 41.38%, MODQ 46.98%, Sorensen test score 12.88%, Flexion range 5.64% and extension range 13.86% at the end of follow up.
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