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. 2015 Jun;27(6):1983-5.
doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.1983. Epub 2015 Jun 30.

Effects of lumbar stabilization exercise on functional disability and lumbar lordosis angle in patients with chronic low back pain

Igsoo Cho  1 , Chunbae Jeon  2 , Sangyong Lee  3 , Daehee Lee  3 , Gak Hwangbo  4
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Effects of lumbar stabilization exercise on functional disability and lumbar lordosis angle in patients with chronic low back pain

Igsoo Cho et al. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Jun.

Abstract

[Purpose] This study examined the effects of lumbar stabilization exercises on the functional disability and lumbar lordosis angles in patients with chronic low back pain. [Subjects] The subjects were 30 patients with chronic low back pain divided into a lumbar stabilization exercise group (n = 15) and a conservative treatment group (n = 15). [Methods] The lumbar stabilization exercise and conservative treatment groups performed an exercise program and conservative physical treatment, respectively. Both programs were performed 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The degree of functional disability was assessed by the Oswestry disability index, and lumbar lordosis angles were measured by plain radiography. [Results] The Oswestry disability index decreased significantly in the both groups; however, it was significantly lower in the lumbar stabilization exercise group. The lumbar lordosis angle increased significantly in the lumbar stabilization exercise group after treatment and was also significantly greater than that in the conservative treatment group. [Conclusion] Lumbar stabilization exercise is more effective than conservative treatment for improving functional disability and lumbar lordosis angles.

Keywords: Chronic low back pain; Lumbar lordosis angle; Lumbar stabilization exercise.

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Measurement of lumbar lordosis angle
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