[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation integration pattern (PIP) and Swiss ball training on balance
and pain in elderly patients with chronic low back pain. [Subjects] Participants were
randomly assigned to a PIP training (n=24) and a Swiss ball training group (n=24).
[Methods] The training was performed for 30 minutes per day, three times a week for 6
weeks. Outcome measures included the mean velocity in the X and Y directions using the
Good Balance System®, functional reach test, timed up and go test, and visual
analogue scale. [Results] After completion of training, mean velocity in the X and Y
direction, and the functional reach test, timed up and go test, and visual analogue scale
results showed statistically significant improvements in the PIP and Swiss ball training
groups. However, there was no significant difference in the functional reach test, timed
up and go test, and visual analogue scale results between the two groups. [Conclusion]
This study indicated that PIP training improved the balance ability of elderly patients
with chronic low back pain.
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