Trunk stabilization among women with chronic lower back pain: a randomized, controlled, and blinded pilot study

Andrusaitis, Silvia Ferreira; Brech, Guilherme Carlos; Vitale, Gabriela Faller; Greve, Júlia Maria D’Andréa

doi:10.1590/s1807-59322011000900024

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“… Muscle thickness measurement of ultrasound increased. * Andrusaitis et al 17 ) 10 min bike warm-up; 40 min/session, 3 sessions/week, total 20 sessions VAS, RMQ VAS decreased. RMQ improved.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…After consulting with experts and reviewing the abstracts of 135 relevant articles, four articles were identified as suitable for this study. The four reviewed articles 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ) yielded Jadad quality scores ranging between 4 and 5 ( Table 1…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Trunk balance exercises are aimed at enhancing subjects’ balance by strengthening the trunk 19 ) . Stabilization emphasizes progressive core strength training techniques, such as supine, prone, sitting, quadruped, and standing stabilization exercises 17 ) . Segmental stabilization exercises focus on strengthening various deep core muscles 18 ) .…”

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Core strength training for patients with chronic low back pain

2015

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[Purpose] Through core strength training, patients with chronic low back pain can strengthen their deep trunk muscles. However, independent training remains challenging, despite the existence of numerous core strength training strategies. Currently, no standardized system has been established analyzing and comparing the results of core strength training and typical resistance training. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of the results of previous studies to explore the effectiveness of various core strength training strategies for patients with chronic low back pain. [Methods] We searched for relevant studies using electronic databases. Subsequently, we evaluated their quality by analyzing the reported data. [Results] We compared four methods of evaluating core strength training: trunk balance, stabilization, segmental stabilization, and motor control exercises. According to the results of various scales and evaluation instruments, core strength training is more effective than typical resistance training for alleviating chronic low back pain. [Conclusion] All of the core strength training strategies examined in this study assist in the alleviation of chronic low back pain; however, we recommend focusing on training the deep trunk muscles to alleviate chronic low back pain.

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confidence: 99%

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Core strength training for patients with chronic low back pain

2015

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“…Core stability training is a form of training that challenges the stability of the spine while training muscle activity patterns and postures that ensure sufficient stability without unnecessarily overloading tissue [9,10]. Trunk stabilization exercises are based on co-contraction of the abdominal and multifidus muscles, and they are also performed in a variety of body positions [11]. Core stability training is directed at training the deep trunk muscles [12].…”

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“…However, the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises remains uncertain [20,21], and the effectiveness of core stability exercises in the management of CLBP is ambiguous [21]. Outcomes of stabilization exercises as an intervention for CLBP often based the findings on measures mainly associated with either pain, disability, and balance [11,[21][22][23]. The tools used were the visual analog scale or McGill pain questionnaire and questionnaires such as the Oswestry Disability Index or Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire [24].…”

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Trunk Muscles’ Response to Core Stability Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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2017

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Background: Core stability training has been widely advocated for management of patients with chronic low back pain to minimize attacks and as a preventive measure; however specific effects of this type of training are not fully investigated.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate trunk muscles' response to core stability exercises in patients with chronic low back pain. Materials and Methods:Thirty male patients who had nonspecific chronic low back pain were randomly assigned to either core stability training or dynamic strength training for 8 weeks. Peak torque of trunk flexors and extensors were evaluated using the Biodex Isokinetic System; and endurance time for flexors, extensors, and lateral trunk musculatures were evaluated through McGill's core endurance tests. Results:There was a significant increase in trunk muscles' peak torque and endurance time in core stability exercises group compared with lumbar dynamic strength exercises group post treatment. Both groups showed improvement in trunk flexors and extensors strength; however, core stability group improved endurance time for trunk flexors, extensors, and lateral muscles, dynamic strength group improved endurance time of flexors and extensors but not of the lateral muscles. Conclusion:Core stability exercises effectively increase trunk muscles' strength and endurance. The core stabilization exercises are more effective in improving strength and endurance of trunk muscles than the dynamic strengthening exercises in the patients with chronic low back pain.

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