Chronic non-specific low back pain Strengthening exercise, Abdominal muscles, Lumbar lordosis, Chronic non-specific low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sahrmann five-level core stability test is comprised of 1-5 different levels of increasing difficultly for core stability evaluation. The basic breath is the starting position for all of the levels to
Experimental Other
Sahrmann five-level core stability exercise
Sponsors
Buddhasothorn Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants must be individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain lasting more than 12 weeks, diagnosed by a physician (according to medical records), and assessed by a physiotherapist as suitable for participation in the exercise program 2. Both genders are eligible, aged between 20-59 years. However, females must not be pregnant. 3. Body Mass Index (BMI) should be in the range of 18.55-22.9, indicating normal weight.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Having a pre-existing medical condition or experiencing severe illness that impedes participation in the research. 2. Having undergone any surgery on the back, hips, leg bones, or abdominal area, and having no history of arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, or having experienced accidents that did not result in back pain due to non spinal conditions. 3. Being someone who regularly engages in abdominal muscle exercises three times a week or more, or being an athlete of any kind. 4. Having a level of pain classified as very severe or scoring 8 or higher on the Pain Scale. 5. Experiencing hip flexor muscle tightness. 6. Experiencing hamstring muscle tightness. 7. Having abnormal spinal alignment 8. Exhibiting lower-than-adequate muscle strength in the back, categorized by sex and age when tested using a Back Dynamometer. 9. Achieving level 5, the highest level, in the Sahrmann five-level core stability test during the initial assessment before exercise program initiation. 10. Being unable to participate in activities during specified periods as a research participant.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lumbar Lordosis Changing 6 weeks after end of the intervention Degrees of Lumbar Lordotic Angle / Flexible Ruler | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Abdominal Muscles Strengthening 6 weeks after end of the intervention Muscles Grade Level / Sahrmann Five-level Core Stability Test | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNopporn Yodkla
Buddhasothorn Hospital
Outcome results
None listed