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- Title
Effects of Lumbar Strengthening Exercise in Lower-Limb Amputees With Chronic Low Back Pain.
- Authors
Min Kyung Shin; Hee Seung Yang; Hea-Eun Yang; Dae Hyun Kim; Bo Ram Ahn; Hyup Kwon; Ju Hwan Lee; Suk Jung; Hyun Chul Choi; Sun Keaung Yun; Dong Young Ahn; Woo Sob Sim
- Abstract
Objective To analyze the effect of lumbar strengthening exercise in lower-limb amputees with chronic low back pain. Methods We included in this prospective study 19 lower-limb amputees who had experienced low back pain for longer than 6 months. Participants were treated with 30-minute lumbar strengthening exercises, twice weekly, for 8 weeks. We used the visual analog scale (VAS), and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire, and measured parameters such as iliopsoas length, abdominal muscle strength, back extensor strength, and back extensor endurance. In addition, we assessed the isometric peak torque and total work of the trunk flexors and extensors using isokinetic dynamometer. The pre- and post-exercise measurements were compared. Results Compared with the baseline, abdominal muscle strength (from 4.4±0.7 to 4.8±0.6), back extensor strength (from 2.6±0.6 to 3.5±1.2), and back extensor endurance (from 22.3±10.7 to 46.8±35.1) improved significantly after 8 weeks. The VAS decreased significantly from 4.6±2.2 to 2.6±1.6 after treatment. Furthermore, the peak torque and total work of the trunk flexors and extensors increased significantly (p<0.05). Conclusion Lumbar strengthening exercise in lower-limb amputees with chronic low back pain resulted in decreased pain and increased lumbar extensor strength. The lumbar strengthening exercise program is very effective for lower-limb amputees with chronic low back pain.
- Subjects
EXERCISE physiology; TREATMENT of backaches; BACKACHE exercise therapy; MUSCLE strength; EXERCISE
- Publication
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018, Vol 42, Issue 1, p59
- ISSN
2234-0645
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5535/arm.2018.42.1.59