A comparative study to determine the effectiveness of the mckenzie exercise and williams exercise in mechanical low back pain

• Published in: Research journal of pharmacy and technology 2018-06, Vol.11 (6), p.2440-2443
• Main Authors: Jeganathan, A., Kanhere, Aishwarya, Monisha, R.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Back pain; Exercise; Patients; Physical therapy; Statistical analysis
• ISSN: 0974-3618; 0974-360X; 0974-306X
• DOI: 10.5958/0974-360X.2018.00450.X

In patient whose flexion is painful will be given Mckenzie extension exercises Conclusion: Based on statistical analysis, its interpretation and evidence in the present study strongly emphasis that Williams flexion exercises and McKenzie extension exercises are significantly effective in reducing mechanical low back pain.The study also emphasis that William's flexion exercises are comparatively more beneficial in reducing mechanical low back pain than McKenzie extension exercises. According to the National Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT), exercises for the lower back are an effective way to prevent and control back pain5. Comparative study * Duration of study: 1 week Inclusion criteria: 1 Subjects in age group of 18-40 yrs 2 Subject with pre diagnosed low back pain. 3 Pain aggravated of lumbar flexion. 4 Pain aggravated of lumbar extension. 2 Spinal or lower limb surgery. 3 Spinal fracture or structural deformity such as spondylolisthesis and spondylosis. 4 Patients contraindicated to exercise therapy. 5 Patient having nerve root compression, defined as radicular pain, decreased tendon reflex, sensory loss and motor defects.