Effects of Segmental Stabilization on the Anticipatory Postural Adjustment of Subjects With Lumbar Pain

Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre40 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to verify the effects of a segmental stabilization exercise program on the anticipatory postural adjustment of subjects with chronic lumbar pain. The effects will be assessed by means of superficial electromyography focused on the registry of the onset of multifidius and deltoid (anterior and posterior) activity during a repetitive shoulder ﬂexion/extension.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Lumbar Pain

Interventions

Segmental Stabilization ExercisesOTHER

The stabilization program focuses on the reestablishment of motor control and coordination between deep and superficial trunk muscles. The exercise program is based on the following criteria progression: 1) Precise contraction of the transverse abdominal and multifidus muscles, keeping the lumbar spine in a neutral position (as the middle way between maximum flexion and extension, repeated three times); 2) Keep the neutral position for 10 repetitions of 10 seconds; 3) Perform exercises with lower limbs in different postures.

Home ExercisesOTHER

Home exercises include passive stretching and active mobilization of the spine.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * women aged between 18 and 65 years old * chronic lumbar pain (at least 3 months) * average pain intensity of ≥3 on a 10-point scale Exclusion Criteria: * presence of red flags (i.e.,tumor, known fractures, diagnosed inflammatory joint disease, etc); * history of back surgery * pregnancy * less than 3 months of therapeutic treatment (physiotherapy) for low back pain

Locations (1)

Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil