Comparación de la evolución clínica y funcional en trabajadores del área administrativa de CELEC-LOJA con disfunciones lumbo pélvicas tratadas con terapia manual frente a fisioterapia convencional, 2025-2026

Abstract

Abstract: Lumbopelvic dysfunctions represent one of the main causes of lower back pain and functional limitations, affecting work performance and quality of life, as is the case with the administrative staff of CELEC-Loja, due to the presence of lumbopelvic dysfunctions (hyperlordosis and lumbar straightening). Therefore, the objective of this research was to compare the clinical and functional evolution of the administrative staff of CELEC-Loja treated with manual therapy versus the conventional physiotherapy group. The study was quasi-experimental; inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, resulting in a total of 22 participants who were treated with two physiotherapy modalities over 5 weeks with 2 interventions. Following the interventions, significant improvements were identified in pain reduction (VAS) in group A and in functionality (Oswestry) in both interventions; however, these improvements did not reach statistical significance. Furthermore, no structural change was observed in the (EIPS). In conclusion, manual therapy combined with conventional physiotherapy is more effective in generating clinical and functional changes, although not structural ones.