1Intern, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
2Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
3Intern, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding Author: Prachi s Jain, Intern, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad-415 110, Maharashtra, India, Email: prachisjain4296@gmail.com
Online published on 4 June, 2019.
To compare the effects of Swiss ball exercises and mini stability ball exercises on core strength, endurance and dynamic balance in mechanical low back pain (LBP).
A total of 38 subjects between age group of 18–25 years were randomly allocated into group A and B to receive swiss ball exercises and mini stability ball exercises respectively. Each subject underwent the respective treatments 5 sessions/week for 4 weeks. Outcome assessment included 60 degree curl up test, modified sorensen's test, star excursion balance test(SEBT), modified oswestry disability questionnaire(MODQ) which was recorded at baseline, 2 and 4 weeks post treatment.
Both, swiss ball exercises and mini stability ball exercises were effective in reducing mechanical LBP, but mini stability ball exercises was more beneficial for improving core strength. Statistically significant difference was found within groups A and B but there was no significant difference found between group A and B.
Swiss ball, Mini stability ball, mechanical LBP, core strength, endurance, dynamic balance
