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. 2018 Jan;30(1):23-26.
doi: 10.1589/jpts.30.23. Epub 2018 Jan 27.

The effect of actively induced vibration using shoulder joint on pain and dysfunction in patients with low back pain

Dong-Kyu Lee  1 , Yong-Nam Kim  2 , Chi-Bok Park  3 , Mi-Sook Park  4
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The effect of actively induced vibration using shoulder joint on pain and dysfunction in patients with low back pain

Dong-Kyu Lee et al. J Phys Ther Sci. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

[Purpose] This study aimed to determine the effect of a Flexi-Bar exercise program with vibration stimulation on pain and dysfunction in patients with low back pain. [Subjects and Methods] This study included 30 patients with low back pain. The participants were divided into a control (n=15) group and an experimental group (n=15). General physical therapy was used in both groups. A Flexi-Bar exercise program with vibration stimulation was used in the experimental group. The Visual Analog Scale was used to measure pain severity. The Oswestry Disability Index was used to measure the extent of dysfunction due to low back pain. [Results] The VAS and ODI of the experimental group showed a significant difference compared to that of the control group. [Conclusion] The results show that a Flexi-Bar exercise program with vibration stimulation is effective in alleviating pain and dysfunction in patients with low back pain.

Keywords: Dysfunction; Flexi-Bar; Pain.

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