Effect of High Tone Power Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Patients.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study intended to examine the effects of High Tone Power Therapy (HTT) on pain, range of motion, and quality of life (QOL) in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy. It is a serious condition that can impair a person's function and daily living activities due to irritation of the nerve roots.

METHODS

Evaluations were conducted on 52 patients both before and after treatment. A visual analog scale for pain (VAS-P) and a pain pressure threshold (PPT) algometer were used to measure pain intensity. A back range of motion (BROM) goniometer was used to measure lumbar ROM, and quality of life was assessed using the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) to measure Physical Component Summary (PCS), Mental Component Summary (MCS), and total SF-36 score. The study group was given the High Tone Power Therapy along with the chosen physical therapy program, while the control group was given the physiotherapy program plus sham High Tone Power Therapy without current flow. For 4 weeks, both groups attended three sessions a week.

RESULTS

Results revealed a significant improvement in the study group after treatment, with VAS-P considerably decreasing (p < 0.05), while PPT, lumbar ROM, PCS, MCS, and SF-36 total score increased more than in the control group.

CONCLUSIONS

High Tone Power Therapy is an effective physical therapy strategy for improving function, discomfort, and quality of life while lowering Lumbosacral Radiculopathy symptoms.