Effects of core-stabilization and trunk balance exercises on clinical parameters in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain – a randomized pilot study

Oluseun Akinleye Fapojuwo
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Ashiyat Kehinde Akodu
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Adurayemi Esther Ositelu
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Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Department of Physiotherapy, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
Department of Physiotherapy, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
Received: 24 January 2023 / Revised: 9 March 2023 / Accepted: 6 April 2023 / Published: 30 June 2023

Abstract

Introduction and aim. This study compared the efficacy of core stabilization (CSE) and trunk balance exercises (TBE) with flexibility training on pain-related disability (PRD), psychological status (PS) and fear avoidance belief (FAB) in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP).

Material and methods. Twenty-eight (28) participants diagnosed of NSCLBP were randomly assigned into CSE, TBE, and control groups (CG). Participants in CSE (n=10); TBE (n=8) and CG groups (n=10) received core stabilization exercise, trunk balance exercise and back care advice respectively. All participants received flexibility training in addition to treatment in their respective groups. Assessment of outcomes were done at baseline, end of 4th and 8th week.

Results. There was significant improvement in all outcomes in the CSE, TBE and CG at 8weeks; PRD (p=0.005, p=0.008, p=0.005), PS: depression (p=0.005, p=0.008, p=0.007); anxiety (p=0.005, p=0.007) and FAB about work (p=0.005, p=0.007, p=0.005); about physical activity (p=0.005, p=0.018, p=0.006). Comparison of outcomes between CSE and TBE groups showed no significant difference (p>0.05).

Conclusion. Both CSE and TBE with flexibility training are effective in improving PRD, PS and FAB of patients with NSCLBP.

 

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Fapojuwo OA, Akodu AK, Ositelu AE. Effects of core-stabilization and trunk balance exercises on clinical parameters in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain – a randomized pilot study. Eur J Clin Exp Med. 2023;21(2):217–223. doi: 10.15584/ejcem.2023.2.15.

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