scholarly journals Effects of McGill stabilization exercises and conventional physiotherapy on pain, functional disability and active back range of motion in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arsalan Ghorbanpour ◽  
Mahmoud Reza Azghani ◽  
Mohammad Taghipour ◽  
Zahra Salahzadeh ◽  
Fariba Ghaderi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Conventional Physiotherapy

scholarly journals Efficacy of spinal extension exercise program versus muscle energy technique in treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Fahmy ◽  
H. Shaker ◽  
W. Ragab ◽  
H. Helmy ◽  
M. Gaber
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Group B ◽  
Lumbar Range Of Motion

Abstract Background Mechanical low back pain (MLBP) is a major cause of illness and disability, especially in people of working age. People with chronic low back pain often experience anger, fear, anxiety, decrease in physical ability, and inadequacy of role fulfillment. Objective This study aimed to compare the efficacy of extension exercise program versus muscle energy technique in treating patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Subjects and methods Forty patients complaining of chronic mechanical low back pain participated in the study. Patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups: group A which received spinal extension exercise program and group B which received muscle energy technique. Treatment sessions were given three times per week for four successive weeks. Patients were assessed before and after treatment using visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and digital goniometer to assess pain intensity, functional disability, and range of motion (ROM) of lumbar spine respectively. Results There was significant decrease in the scores of pain and functional disability in both groups post-treatment especially in group B. There was significant increase in lumbar range of motion in both groups post-treatment, especially in group A. Conclusion Extension exercise program had better effect on improving lumbar range of motion, whereas muscle energy technique was better in decreasing pain and functional disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

scholarly journals Effect of aerobic dance on pain, functional disability and quality of life on patients with chronic low back pain

2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
U.A.C. Okafor ◽  
T.A. Solanke ◽  
S.R.A. Akinbo ◽  
D.O. Odebiyi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Aerobic Dance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Conventional Physiotherapy

Low back pain (LBP) is often an indication of pathologicalcondition of the intervertebral discs, vertebral bodies or supporting soft tissuesof the lower vertebral region. Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) presents withenormous consequence on the general performance of the sufferer, exerting ahuge cost on the individual, the family and the society. Dance therapy is arelatively new approach in the management of low back pain. This study wastherefore designed to investigate the effect of dance therapy on pain, functionaldisability and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain.Thirty subjects diagnosed with non-specific CLBP particpated in the study.They were randomly divided into 2 groups, A and B, each comprising 15 subjects.In addition to conventional physiotherapy programme given to both groups,subjects in Group A also received aerobic dance, which comprised a four stage protocol. The entire treatment routinewas administered in a group session three times weekly consecutively for six weeks. Data as obtained in the copies ofcompleted questionnaires (Roland Morris Diability questionnaires and Nottingham Health Profile questionnaires) andother measurements were summarized using mean, standard deviation and frequency tables. Student T-test was used toanalyze the data at 95 % confidence interval.There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the pre- and post- intervention scores for painintensity, functional disability and quality of life within the groups. There was also a statistically significant difference(p<0.05) in the mean change (pre/post intervention) scores between Group A and Group B for pain intensity,functional disability and quality of life. Also the opinions and testimonies given by participants formed part of theevidence-based data.Whereas both conventional physiotherapy and aerobic dance showed significant effects in the pre/post-interventionscores, the aerobic dance group reported more significant effect in all studied parameters of pain intensity, functionaldisability and quality of life.

scholarly journals CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN; EFFECTS OF THE LUMBAR STABILIZATION EXERCISES ON PAIN, RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY IN THE MANAGEMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (04) ◽  
pp. 526-533
Author(s):  
Sehrish Ali ◽  
Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad ◽  
Keramat Ullah Keramat ◽  
Haider Darian
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Lumbar Stabilization

scholarly journals CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (04) ◽  
pp. 526-533
Author(s):  
Sehrish Ali ◽  
Abdul Ghafoor Sajjad ◽  
Keramat Ullah Keramat ◽  
Haider Darian
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Random Allocation ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Coin Toss ◽  
Lumbar Stabilization ◽  
Conventional Physiotherapy

Background: Worldwide prevalence of chronic low back pain is 19.6% in thoseaged between 20-59 years and more prevalent in women. Routine physiotherapy appears to beeffective in reducing pain and improving functional outcome in chronic low back pain patients.Lumbar stabilization exercises are trending in the management of chronic low back pain thoughit is not known whether addition of these exercises produce better results as compared to routinephysiotherapy alone. Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of thelumbar stabilization exercises on pain, ROM and functional disability in the management ofchronic low back pain. A randomized control trial. Period: February 2016 to July 2016. Setting:Rehab & Research Center, Pakistan Railway General Hospital. Methodology: 42 chronic lowback pain patients (02 drop outs, one from each group). The participants were recruited throughpurposive sampling technique. Random allocation was done through coin toss method into twogroups Lumbar Stabilization Exercise (LSE) group (n=20) and Conventional Physiotherapy(CPT) group (n=20). Tools used to collect data were NPRS, Modified ODI, Goniometer (LumbarFlexion, Extension and Side bendings) and MMT (Trunk Flexors and Extensors). The data wasanalyzed (n=40) at baseline and later after 2 weeks of intervention (8 sessions) on IBM SPSS-20. Results: 28 females and 12 males participated in the study with mean age of 38.88 ±12.69.After 02 weeks of intervention both treatment groups showed improvement in decreasing painand improving functional status. LSE group had significant gains in NPRS p=0.001, ModifiedODI p=0.001, ROM Extension p= 0.027, ROM Right side bend p= 0.024 and MMT Flexion p=0.031 as compared to CPT group. Conclusion: Lumbar stabilization exercises in addition toconventional physiotherapy are found more effective in chronic low back pain managementas compared to conventional physiotherapy alone in terms of reducing pain and functionaldisability.

Effects of dynamic stabilization exercises and muscle energy technique on selected biopsychosocial outcomes for patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Usman Abba Ahmed ◽  
Sonill Sooknunan Maharaj ◽  
Jessica Van Oosterwijck
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Activity Limitations ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Participation Restrictions ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Conventional Physiotherapy

Abstract Objectives Low back pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition, and causes activity limitations which result in reduced work productivity and high medical expenditure. The management of this condition has been challenging to both clinicians and researchers. While the use of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) as a potentially effective treatment strategy seems promising, studies examining MET combined with exercise therapy are scarce and studies with strong methodology are lacking. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effects of a combination of Dynamic Stabilization Exercises (DSE) and MET on selected biopsychosocial outcomes compared to DSE alone or conventional physiotherapy in the management of chronic non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). Methods A total of 125 (80 male and 45 female) patients with chronic NSLBP were involved in this study, they were recruited from Rasheed Shekoni Teaching hospital and Federal Medical centre Birnin-Kudu, Jigawa State, Nigeria. A random number generator method was used to allocate patients to either DSE + MET (n=41), DSE alone (n=39) or conventional physiotherapy (n=45). Interventions were administered twice a week over 12 weeks. Outcome measures included pain intensity, lumbar (flexion and extension) range of motion, functional-disability, self-perceived health status, limitations in activities and participation restrictions. These were assessed at baseline, mid-intervention at six weeks, post-intervention at 12 weeks and long term follow-up at 24 weeks. Data was analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA to determine significance difference within groups and between groups. Results All intervention groups showed within-groups changes of the study outcomes over time (p<0.001). However, between-group comparisons showed greater improvements in pain intensity (F=7.91, p<0.001), lumbar ROM (flexion F=1.51, p<0.001; extension F=3.25, p<0.001), activity limitations/participation restrictions (F=3.7, p<0.001) and health status (F=10.9, p<0.001) for the intervention in which MET and DSE were combined. The MET plus DSE interventions were superior to DSE and convention physiotherapy for all outcome measures, except for functional disability (F=0.53, p=0.590). Conclusions The data from this study showed MET combined with DSE had greater therapeutic benefits compared to DSE or conventional physiotherapy on selected biopsychosocial outcomes in patients with chronic NSLBP. The findings from the study show that the combination of MET with DSE is safe and has beneficial effects in the management of patients with chronic NSLBP. Clinical trial registration The study protocol has been registered with www.ClinicalTrial.gov with the registration number NCT3449810.

scholarly journals The Effect of Classical Massage with Different Oils on Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain and Function

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Venckūnienė ◽  
Vaida Pokvytytė ◽  
Vida Ostasevičienė ◽  
Gerda Kazlauskaitė ◽  
Jūratė Požėrienė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Natural Components

Research background. Chronic nonspecifc low back pain is one of the most widespread health problems in modern society. Massage together with oils is commonly used for low back pain. However, no studies are available on the effect of classical massage with different oils on functional state and pain in patients with chronic low back pain. The aim of this research was to determine the effects of classical massage with different oils on patients with chronic nonspecifc low back pain. Methods. This study included 14 women. They were randomly assigned into two groups. The experimental group received classical massage using oil of natural components and the control group received massage with Vaseline oil. All participants received seven massage sessions, one session lasted 20 min. Pain intensity (VAS scale), functional disability level (Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire) and measurement of spine flexion range of motion (Modifed Shober test) were evaluated before and after intervention. Results. Both groups showed signifcant improvements in pain intensity (p < 0.05). Massage with oil of natural components was more effective then massage with Vaseline oil in reducing pain (p < 0.05). Functional disability decreased in both groups (p < 0.05), but no signifcant difference was found between groups. The range of motion changes were not signifcant after intervention in two groups. Conclusions. Classical massage with oil of natural components and classical massage with Vaseline oil were found to be effective in relieving pain and decreasing functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain. Massage with oil of natural components was more effective than massage with Vaseline oil in reducing pain.Keywords: chronic nonspecifc low back pain, classical massage, oil.

scholarly journals The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Functional Disability, and Trunk Range of Motion in People With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-group Pretest-Posttest Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Soheila Abbasi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Hadian Rasanani ◽  
Nastaran Ghotbi ◽  
Gholam Reza Olyaei ◽  
Omid Rasouli
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Pain Disability ◽  
Disability Questionnaire

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on low back/pelvis pain, disability, and trunk Range of Motion (ROM) in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP) after 72 h.Materials and Methods: Eighteen patients with nonspecific CLBP participated in this study. Pain intensity, Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire, and lumbar ROM were evaluated once before the intervention (KT with 50% tension) and then 72 h after. For statistical analysis, we used the paired sample t-test. Results: Pain intensity was significantly reduced (P<0.01). But KT did not improve disability and lumbar ROM (P>0.05).Conclusion: Based on the results, 72 h KT over the lumbopelvic area did not improve disability and lumbar ROM in people with nonspecific CLBP while there was a significant reduction in pain intensity. The proposed mechanism of the KT effects is inconsistent with these results.

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