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Lumbar Segmental Stabilization, Strengthening and Stretching in Chronic Low Back Pain: a Comparative Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Stabilization , strengthening and stretching for Chronic Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 45 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of three exercise programs in patients with chronic low back pain: Segmental stabilization, superficial strengthening and stretching. Groups were contrasted regarding pain, functional disability and TrA muscle activation capacity. The three groups of exercise improved pain and functional disabilities, and the Segmental stabilization group was better in the ability to recruit TrA muscle.
Study Details
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Interventions
Interventions were conducted over 6 weeks, twice per week, lasting 30 minutes each. Sessions were supervised by the investigator, and participants were instructed to report any adverse event. Groups were instructed not to participate in any other physical program during the study. Forty-five patients were randomized into three groups namely: Segmental stabilization group (ES)(transversus abdominis and lumbar multifidus), superficial strengthening group (FS)(rectus abdominis, oblique abdominal muscles and erector spinae muscles) and stretching group (AL) (erector spinae, posterior connective tissues and ischiotibials muscles). Patients were evaluated for pain , functional disability,and ability to contract the TrA before and after the treatment.