Effect of combination therapy using ultrasound and HVPGS on mechanical back pain: A single case report

Abhishek Kanojia; Rajeev Kumar; Gowrishankar Potturi; KB Ranjeet Singh Chaudhary; Neha Dubey; Anjali Agarwal

doi:10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i2c.3709

2025, Vol. 12, Issue 2, Part C

Effect of combination therapy using ultrasound and HVPGS on mechanical back pain: A single case report

Author(s): Abhishek Kanojia, Rajeev Kumar, Gowrishankar Potturi, KB Ranjeet Singh Chaudhary, Neha Dubey and Anjali Agarwal

Abstract:
Background: Mechanical back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting daily functioning and quality of life. Various physiotherapy interventions, including ultrasound and High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS), are used to manage symptoms.

Objective of the study: This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of combination therapy with ultrasound and HVPGS in the treatment of mechanical back pain.

Case: A 40-year-old male patient suffering from chronic mechanical back pain was treated with ultrasound and HVPGS three times a week for two weeks. Pain intensity and disability levels were measured using the Global Pain Scale (GPS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) before and after the intervention.

Results: The patient showed a marked reduction in pain (GPS score improvement from 60/100 to 30/100) and functional improvement (ODI score improvement from 42% to 22%).

Conclusion: Combination therapy containing ultrasound with HVPGS as an adjunct treatment may prove to be beneficial in the management of mechanical back pain by decreasing pain and improving functional ability.

Originality: This case report introduces a novel therapy in the form of combination therapy and adds to existing literature on physiotherapeutic management of mechanical back pain.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i2c.3709

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Abhishek Kanojia, Rajeev Kumar, Gowrishankar Potturi, KB Ranjeet Singh Chaudhary, Neha Dubey, Anjali Agarwal. Effect of combination therapy using ultrasound and HVPGS on mechanical back pain: A single case report. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2025;12(2):139-142. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i2c.3709

2025, Vol. 12, Issue 2, Part C

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