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Study aim
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To compare the effects of Mc Gill versus Lee stabilization exercises on pain, disability, range of motion, quality of life and endurance in patient with chronic nonspecific low back pain
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Design
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The trial will be conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore.The participant will be blinded by the concealment of the technique that will be used on them.
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Settings and conduct
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Randomized clinical trial, single blinded study, two parallel groups with 32 patients from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria
Both male and female patient
Age 30–50 years
Patient with a history of 3 months nonspecific low back pain
Pain intensity (3-7) according to NPRS score
Exclusion Criteria
Any lumbar surgery
Spinal stenosis
Neurological dysfunction
Systemic disease
Pregnancy
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group 1 :The Mc Gill group in the study will follow a six-week exercise regimen, where they will participate in sessions thrice a week week with 6-10 repetition : ⦁ Curl-Up, ⦁ Bird-Dog, ⦁ Side Plank
Intervention group 2: The Lee Stabilization group in the study will follow a six-week exercise protocol specific to the Lee Stabilization method, attending sessions three times a week. The main exercises will be Upper-Body Extension,Alternate Arm and Leg Lift,Alternate Arm and Leg Extension on All Fours, Diagonal Curl Up and Curl up with arms at sides, tilt pelvis to flatten back.
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Main outcome variables
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Pain,disability, range of motion, quality of life and endurance