Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 1

The Effect of Training Core Stabilizers in Clerks with Low Back Pain

1Tutor cum Physiotherapist, Government Physiotherapy College, Jamnagar

2Senior Lecturer, SBB College of Physiotherapy, VS hospital, Ahmedabad

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Sheshna Rathod, Tutor cum Physiotherapist, Government Physiotherapy College, Jamnagar. Address: C-4, Block no. 37, Nursing Quaters, Beside Government Physiotherapy college, Rameshwernagar, Jamnagar. E-mail: sheshnarathod@yahoo.com, Mob. 9327383558.

Online published on 5 January, 2015.

Abstract

Low back pain is a significant public health problem associated with considerable disability, health care use and societal costs. Physiotherapists treating patients with low back pain must provide efficient and safe exercises which will enhance stability of vertebral column.

To study the effect of training core stabilizers in clerks with low back pain.

An experimental study was carried out on 40 participants and divided into 2 groups. 20 participants in each group. Group A (Experimental group) underwent core stability exercises. Group B was Control group. Core stability exercises were given for one month. Outcome measures taken were Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Core stability gradations and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Pre and Post treatment measurements were taken.

There was significant improvement in VAS (P<0.0009), Core stability gradation (P<0.0001) and ODI (P<0.0001) in group A compared to group B.

Core stability exercises were effective in treating clerks with low back pain.

Keywords

Low back pain, Core Stability exercises, Pressure Biofeedback