Effects of Lumbar Extension Training on Low Back Pain, Disability, and Function .
Impact of isolated lumbar extension strength training on reducing nonspecific low back pain, disability, and improving function: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sci Rep. 2025 Feb 21;15:6426.Eight studies including 381 adults with chronic nonspecific low back pain were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing isolated lumbar extension (ILEX) strength training to true control or active control interventions. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain intensity, disability, and physical functionality. ILEX significantly reduced pain compared to true controls, but effects on disability and isometric strength were not statistically significant. These findings suggest that ILEX effectively reduces pain but may have limited benefit on disability or strength outcomes.
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