Effects of complex rehabilitation training on low back strength in chronic low back pain

J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Nov;28(11):3099-3104. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.3099. Epub 2016 Nov 29.

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of complex rehabilitation training on chronic low back pain. [Subjects and Methods] Complex rehabilitation training for lumbar isometric muscle strength was conducted for 12 weeks for males (n=10) and females (n=10) with chronic low back pain, who were aged in their 30s. [Results] Isometric strength of lumbar extension was increased post-test, and significant differences were found between males and females, at MedX angle of 0, 48, and 60. [Conclusion] This study showed that complex rehabilitation training had a beneficial effect on the muscle strength of lumbar extension in patients with chronic low back pain.

Keywords: Chronic low back pain; Complex rehabilitation exercise; Lumbar isometric muscle strength.