Chronic low back pain with instability Proprioception, Low back pain, Instability
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will perform a core stabilization exercise program using the Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM), which involves gently drawing the lower abdomen inward toward the spine under the superv
Experimental Other,Experimental Other
Abdominal drawing-in maneuver,Abdominal bracing
Sponsors
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University
No Study Secondary Sponser
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 60 and 80 years 2. Chronic low back pain characterized by pain extending from the costal margin to the gluteal folds for at least 3 months, with or without radiating pain to the lower extremities 3. Mild to moderate levels of pain on the numeric rating scale (NRS; 3-7 scale) 4. A screening score for lumbar instability of 7 or higher out of a total of 14 points 5. MMSE score greater than 24 6. Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand test taking more than 11.4 seconds
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of spinal surgery 2. Presence of spinal or joint deformities, such as congenital abnormalities, spondylolisthesis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis 3. Neurological abnormalities, such as altered reflexes or sensory deficits of the lower extremities associated with spinal nerve root involvement 4. Postural abnormalities due to medication, alcohol use, visual impairment, or vestibular system dysfunction 5. Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2 6. Engaged in core stability exercises within 3 months prior to participation in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lumbar Repositioning Sense Baseline and Post-intervention Joint Repositioning error | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Measurement Baseline and Post-intervention Pain scale,Tranversus performance Baseline and Post-intervention Pressure biofeedback,Balance Baseline and Post-intervention Five time sit to stand | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWiphawee Seebhudda
Yangchumnoi hospital, Sisaket provincial public health office
Outcome results
None listed