CORE STABILIZATION PROGRAM AND CONVENTIONAL EXERCISES IN THE PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN-A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Authors

  • Dr. Venkata Naga Prahalada Karnati College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia.
  • Sreekar kumar reddy .R Narayana College of Physiotherapy, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i1/60041

Keywords:

core stabilization, conventional exercises, Mechanical low back pain, Physio ball, VAS, RMDQ, and ROM.

Abstract

Background: Conventional back care exercises are advocated to treat the pain and to strengthen the involved muscles. There will always be the possibility of the pain getting recurred due to disproportionate balance and stability in the muscles. The core stabilization is major trend in rehabilitation. It aims at improving stability during functional activities, balance, flexibility, strength training and effectively manage the pain as well. Methods: Forty patients with chronic Mechanical Low back pain were randomly assigned into control group that received conventional back exercises and SWD (n=20), experimental group received core stabilization and SWD (n=20). Both the groups received SWD, along with conventional back exercises for one-group and core stabilization for the other group 3 days a week for 6 weeks .The treatment outcome was assessed using visual analogue scale, Rolland Morris Disability Questionnaire and Lumbar range of motion by using goniometer. Results: After a 6 week training period the core stabilization group scored significantly higher than the conventional group for VAS (p=0.05) and RMDQ (p=0.05) where as ROM improved higher in conventional group (p=0.05) Conclusion: After the treatment sessions Core stabilization group registered a significant improvement when compared to conventional back care exercises in improving function and in relieving pain.

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07-02-2015
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Prahalada Karnati, D. V. N. . ., & reddy .R , S. kumar . (2015). CORE STABILIZATION PROGRAM AND CONVENTIONAL EXERCISES IN THE PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN-A COMPARATIVE STUDY. International Journal of Physiotherapy, 2(1), 352–360. https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i1/60041

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