Jeon K, Kim T, Lee SH. Effects of muscle extension strength exercise on trunk muscle strength and stability of patients with lumbar herniated nucleus pulposus.
J Phys Ther Sci 2016;
28:1418-21. [PMID:
27313342 PMCID:
PMC4905881 DOI:
10.1589/jpts.28.1418]
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Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to provide the data for constructing an
integrated exercise program to help restore muscle strength and stability through
extension strength exercise in adult females with lumbar disc herniation. [Subjects and
Methods] An 8-week exercise program for lumbar muscle extension strength and stabilization
was performed by 26 females older than 20 with lumbar disc herniation findings. [Results]
Significant differences were found in lumbar extension muscle strength at every angle of
lumbar flexion after participation in the 8-week stabilization exercise program; but there
was no significant difference in the weight distribution index. [Conclusion] An integrated
exercise program aiming to strengthen lumbar spine muscles, reduce pain and stabilize the
trunk can help to maintain muscle strength and balance. In addition, improvement in
extension strength is expected to be helpful in daily life by securing the range of joint
motion and improving the strength and stability.
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