Identification of the effects of spinal stabilization exercises and manual therapy methods on pain, function and quality of life in individuals with low back pain.
113 patients participating in the study were divided into two groups. The patients in the physiotherapy group were instructed to perform special spinal stabilization exercises, while the patients in the manual therapy group were instructed to perform soft tissue mobilizations, muscle-energy techniques, joint mobilizations and/or manipulation methods depending on the nature of their lower back pain problems. Both groups were offered stabilization, strengthening, stretching, balance and exercise trainings as well as recommendations as to the daily life activities in line with the requirements of each individual. The severity of the pain suffered by the individuals was evaluated through a Visual Analog Scale. Oswestry Disability Index and Short Form-36 (SF-36) Scale were made respectively with respect to the functional condition and life quality. Assessments were repeated before and after the treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
113
soft tissue technics, joint mobilization and muscle energy technics were applied three sessions per week, totally six week.
spinal stabilization exercise applied three sessions per week, totally six week.
Hacettepe University, Health Sciences Faculty
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
changes in pain severity
Visual Analog Scale:It is used in assessing the severity of pain. The scale is 10 cm long, which is labeled differently on each end (0= no pain, 10= the most severe pain)
Time frame: change from baseline in pain severity at 6 weeks.
Changes of functional status
Oswestry Disability Index: Various daily living activities are assessed by 10 questions each having a score of 0 to 5; points scored between 0 to 4 are recorded as no disability. Total score summed.
Time frame: change from baseline in back functions at 6 weeks.
Changes in Quality of life
SF-36 Quality of Life: this scale consists 36 item which assess pain, functional-emotional status, sleep, general health, mental health, social status and energy levels.
Time frame: change form baseline in life quality levels at 6 weeks.
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