Effects of conventional core stability and core stability suspension exercises on multifidus muscle endurance, pain and quality of life in people with nonspecific chronic low back pain

Document Type : Original Article

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1 University of Isfahan

2 neyshabour

3 Neishaboor

Abstract

Background and Aim: Low back pain is one of the most common and costly medical problems and the main cause of absenteeism. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of conventional core stability and special suspension exercises on multifidus muscle endurance, pain and quality of life in non-specific chronic low back pain patients.
Materials and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study. The statistical population of the study in patients with chronic low back pain referring to neurological and orthopedic clinics as well as the health center of Sama in Neyshabur city, the samples were selected purposefully. The severity of low back pain, multifidus muscle endurance and quality of life was measured using the test and Quebec questionnaire, Electromyography machine during McGill trunk endurance tests and SF-36 questionnaire. These measurements were repeated after 12 weeks of both exercise in both groups.
Results: The results showed that both types of stability training reduced the amount of pain and increase the trunk muscle endurance and have improved the quality of life in terms of physical and mental aspects and physical function in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain. This decline was significant in special suspension exercises.
Conclusion: Core stability exercises can be used more effectively than core stability exercises on fixed surfaces for these patients, given their more favorable effects on patients.

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Jundishapur Scientific Medical Journal
Volume 18, Issue 6 - Serial Number 123
March and April 2020
Pages 571-584

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  • Receive Date: 07 November 2019
  • Revise Date: 29 January 2020
  • Accept Date: 01 February 2020

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