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Effects of Lumbar Extension Training on Low Back Pain, Disability, and Function

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April 2025

Effects of Lumbar Extension Training on Low Back Pain, Disability, and Function

Vol: 307| Issue: 4| Number:56| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

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.

Contributing Authors:
R Trybulski W Michał S Małgorzata B Bogdański M Bichowska-Pawęska I Ryszkiel M Gepfert FM Clemente

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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 ef...

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