44 chronic nonspecific low back pain training
Conditions
Interventions
PNF training group
The setup of the three-
week PNF training intervention was modified from the study of Areeudomwong et al. This training aimed at gaining trunk muscle strength and improving trunk muscle stabilization and controlled movements
19,
21,
23 For three weeks,
the participants attended each individual training session lasting for about 30-
40 min three times a week. They received three sets of 15 repetitions for each PNF training,
with a 30 s rest between repetitions. A 60 s rest after completing the 15 repetitions was provided. The training intervention was divided into three phases and progression of training was based on the
the participants were trained in alternate isometric contractions of the trunk flexors and extensors against maximum force. The training was provided by the physical therapist for 10 s in a sitting po
the participants concentrated in alternating isometric concentric and eccentric contractions of the trunk agonistic muscles with a 5 s resisted concentric contraction of the trunk flexors in forward b
followed by a 5 s resisted eccentric contraction of the trunk flexors in the return to trunk neutral position and a 5 s hold resisted isometric contraction of the trunk muscles in a neutral position.
the participants focused on training the upper extremities by alternately performing the chop and lift movement patterns in diagonal and spiral directions for 10s. The maximum resistance was generated
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training,General trunk strengthening exercises
Sponsors
None
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male or female non-specific CLBP patients, aged 18–50 years, with pain intensity at least two points of the numerical rating scale (NRS).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: history of lumbopelvic surgery, specific LBP (e.g., disc herniation, spondylolisthesis and sacroiliac joint dysfunction) screened by using an X-ray investigation and clinical tests such as straight leg raise, valsalva maneuver test, prone extension test, facet quadrant test and sacroiliac provocation tests, cancer, autoimmune diseases, neurologic deficits, lower limb arthritis, vestibular disorders, visual disorders, pregnancy, cardiopulmonary disorders or having exercise contraindications. Those who regularly performed PNF or general trunk exercise training were also excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity at baseline, at one week of intervention and at three weeks of intervention self-report | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional disability at baseline, at one week of intervention and at three weeks of intervention self-report,Static balance performance test using one-legged stand test at baseline and at three weeks of intervention measurement by an assessor | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPattanasin Areeudomwong
Department of Physical Therapy, Mae Fah Luang University
Outcome results
None listed