Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Feb 2006
ReviewTrunk-strengthening exercises for chronic low back pain: a systematic review.
The objective of this systematic review was to determine the effect of lumbar spine-strengthening exercises on outcomes for people with chronic low back pain. ⋯ Trunk strengthening appears effective compared with no exercise. Increasing exercise intensity and adding motivation increase treatment effects. Trunk strengthening, compared with aerobics or McKenzie exercises, showed no clear benefit of strengthening. It is unclear whether observed benefits are due to tissue loading or movement repetition.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Feb 2006
ReviewTrunk-strengthening exercises for chronic low back pain: a systematic review.
The objective of this systematic review was to determine the effect of lumbar spine-strengthening exercises on outcomes for people with chronic low back pain. ⋯ Trunk strengthening appears effective compared with no exercise. Increasing exercise intensity and adding motivation increase treatment effects. Trunk strengthening, compared with aerobics or McKenzie exercises, showed no clear benefit of strengthening. It is unclear whether observed benefits are due to tissue loading or movement repetition.