Effects of Tai Chi on Pain and Muscle Activity in Young Males with Acute Low          Back Pain

Cho, Yong-Ho

doi:10.1589/jpts.26.679

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“…This is because putting on a waist belt heightened the stability and reduced the mobilization of the erector spinae muscle used for postural maintenance, resulting in lowered muscle activity. When stability was heightened, postural maintenance with the lowest mobilization of the muscles is possible, and therefore, the present study obtained a result similar to the results of previous research 11 , 12 , 13 ) .…”

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The effects of t’ai chi on muscle activity, pain, and balance in females in their 20s with acute low back pain

Jang

Cho

2015

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] This study was conducted in order to examine the effects of t’ai chi on females in their 20s with acute low back pain. The subjects were 30 females in their 20s with acute low back pain. [Subjects and Methods] They were equally and randomly divided into a t’ai chi group and a stretching group. The intervention was applied three times per week, one hour each time, for a total of eight weeks. During the one hour, the subjects conducted warm-up exercises for 10 min, primary exercises for 40 min, and cool-down exercises for 10 min. In order to examine changes in low back pain in the patients according to the intervention method, muscle activity, pain, and balance elements (left and right side movement distance, forward and backward movement distance) were measured. [Results] Muscle activity and the visual analog scale score significantly decreased in both the t’ai chi group and the stretching group. Regarding changes in balance elements, the t’ai chi group’s left and right side movement distance decreased, which was statistically significant. However, the t’ai chi group’s forward and backward movement distance and the stretching group’s forward and backward movement distance and left and right side movement distance did not change. [Conclusion] According to the results of this study, t’ai chi is considered an appropriate exercise program to reduce acute low back pain in females in their 20s. This is because when compared with stretching, it enables posture maintenance with lesser force due to decreased muscle activity, it is more helpful for improvements in balance ability, and it is effective in decreasing pain.

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The effects of t’ai chi on muscle activity, pain, and balance in females in their 20s with acute low back pain

Jang

Cho

2015

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…Results support hypothesis that the quality of the movement pattern that is used in rehabilitation is important to achieve spine stability6 ) . General conclusions of the study are in agreement with clinical findings showing positive effect of complex Tai-Chi exercises on low back pain22 ) .…”

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Biomechanical analysis of INFINITY rehabilitation method for treatment of low back pain

Daniel

Tomanová²,

Hornová

et al. 2017

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] Low back pain is a pervasive problem in modern societies. Physical rehabilitation in treatment of low back pain should reduce pain, muscle tension and restore spine stability and balance. The INFINITY® rehabilitation method that is based on a figure of eight movement pattern was proved to be effective in low back pain treatment. The aim of the paper is to estimate the effect of a figure of eight motion on the L5/S1 load and lumbar spine muscle activation in comparison to other motion patterns. [Subjects and Methods] Three-dimensional model of lumbar spine musculoskeletal system is used to simulate effect of various load motion pattern induced by displacement of the center of gravity of the upper body. Four motion patterns were examined: lateral and oblique pendulum-like motion, elliptical motion and figure of eight motion. [Results] The simple pendulum-like and elliptical-like patterns induce harmonic muscle activation and harmonic spinal load. The figure of eight motion pattern creates high-frequency spinal loading that activates remodeling of bones and tendons. The figure of eight pattern also requires muscle activity that differs from harmonic frequency and is more demanding on muscle control and could also improve muscle coordination. [Conclusion] The results of the study indicate that complex motion pattern during INFINITY® rehabilitation might enhance the spine stability by influencing its passive, active and neural components.

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“…Compared to the control group, 10 weeks of tai chi reduced distress associated with back symptoms and pain intensity and improved self-report disability. Cho [ 103 ] reported that 4 weeks of tai chi was effective in reducing acute low back pain when compared to stretching among young Korean males. Two RCTs reported increased flexibility and decreased pain [ 104 , 105 ].…”

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Mind-Body Exercises for Nurses with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Review

Budhrani-Shani

Berry

Arcari

et al. 2016

Nursing Research and Practice

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Background. Chronic low back pain (CLBP) among nurses is a growing health concern. The multimodal nature of mind-body exercises has potential to impact physiological and psychological processes associated with chronic pain, affording possible advantages over conventional unimodal therapies. This paper summarizes the prevalence of and risk factors for CLBP among nurses, reviews the effectiveness in treating pain and disability of mind-body exercises (yoga and tai chi) for CLBP among the general and nursing population, and describes implications. Methods. Articles, published during or prior to 2015, were systematically identified through the PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases using the following search terms: nurses, mind-body, integrative, biopsychosocial, yoga, tai chi, back pain, and/or risk factors. Results. Prevalence estimates of CLBP among nurses ranged from 50% to 80%. Associated risk factors for CLBP included lifestyle and physical, psychological, psychosocial, and occupational factors. No published studies were identified that evaluated yoga or tai chi for nurses with CLBP. Studies in the general population suggested that these interventions are effective in reducing pain and disability and may improve factors/processes predictive of CLBP. Conclusion. This review suggests that evaluating the impact of multimodal interventions such as yoga and tai chi for nurses with CLBP warrants investigation.

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Effects of Tai Chi on Pain and Muscle Activity in Young Males with Acute Low Back Pain

Cited by 24 publications

References 9 publications

The effects of t’ai chi on muscle activity, pain, and balance in females in their 20s with acute low back pain

The effects of t’ai chi on muscle activity, pain, and balance in females in their 20s with acute low back pain

Biomechanical analysis of INFINITY rehabilitation method for treatment of low back pain

Mind-Body Exercises for Nurses with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Review

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