Electrotherapy versus exercises in lowback pain rehabilitation – an evidence based study

Introduction: Demineralization of musculoskelet al., system are much evidenced post hysterectomy and oophorectomy. Low back pain remains the common cause of disability restricting physical functioning. Aims and Objectives of this original case study was to a) compare electrotherapy modalities and exercise therapy means on Oswestry subjective functional low back pain scale. Materials and Methodology: This research study subject was treated from 2014 till December 2016 with frequent IFT and electronic pelvic traction else where, from January 2017 till March 2017 was treated by the author only with hot pac and specific exercises using inflatable Physioball. The results of electrotherapy treatment and outcome of specific exercises during 10 sessions and 20 sessions were recorded on Oswestry subjective rating scale. Results: In 10 sessions of exercises p<.05 and 20 sessions P<.001 the subject has adequately improved as evidenced statistically and with functional means. Conclusion: As major findings of this research spinal rehabilitation with specific exercises to be used once the subject is clinically fit to perform, and not to rely only on pain and symptom reducing electrotherapy modalities, as this will save time, confidence of the subject and goes well with evidenced physiotherapy.