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Resistance exercise and lumbar extensor exercise in the treatment of obese-patient cLBP
October 2014
Resistance exercise and lumbar extensor exercise in the treatment of obese-patient cLBP
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Back strength predicts walking improvement in obese, older adults with chronic low back pain
PM R. 2014 May;6(5):418-26Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
49 obese patients suffering from chronic low back pain (cLBP) were randomized to receive resistance exercise (TOTRX), lumbar extensor exercise (LEXT), or to a control group (CON), in order to investigate the role of lumbar muscle strength on walking endurance. Patients were monitored over 4 months. The evidence presented in this study demonstrated greater gains in lumbar extensor strength after 4 ...
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