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Core stabilization exercises may play an important role in chronic low back pain treatment
August 2014
Core stabilization exercises may play an important role in chronic low back pain treatment
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effect of a novel core stabilization technique on managing patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled, experimenter-blinded study
Clin Rehabil. 2014 May;28(5):460-9. doi: 10.1177/0269215513506231. Epub 2013 Nov 18.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with chronic low back pain were randomized to undergo an 8-week exercise program involving a hook-lying position - drawing in of the abdominal wall - with or without active ankle dorsiflexion. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the addition of ankle dorsiflexion has a significant effect on physical function, pain and core stability in these patients. Results indicated t...
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