LBP: Pelvic stabilization during lumbar exercises improves strength, pain and disability

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. LBP: Pelvic stabilization during lumbar exercises improves strength, pain and disability . ACE Report. 2014;3(7):66. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/5464

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:2

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The effect of lumbar extension training with and without pelvic stabilization on lumbar strength and low back pain

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2011;24(4):241-9

Contributing Authors: D Smith G Bissell S Bruce-Low C Wakefield

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Synopsis

42 patients with chronic low back pain participated in a study to determine whether pelvic stabilization during lumbar exercises increases the improvement in pain, disability, range of motion and muscle strength. Patients were separated into three groups; the control group participated in a standard physiotherapy program, the other two groups participated in lumbar strengthening exercises, one gro...