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A Pilot Study on the Short-Term Effects of Myofascial Release and Core Stability Exercises on Balance in Chronic Low Back Pain Publisher



Mavajian M1 ; Fakhari Z1 ; Naghdi S1, 2, 3 ; Bagheri H1 ; Jalaie S4
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  1. 1. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Neuromusculoskeletal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Auditory and Vestibular Research Published:2020


Abstract

Background and Aim: Balance disorders are among common complications of chronic low back pain (LBP). Since the tissue and echo-genicity of thoracolumbar fascia changes in chronic LBP, the independent motion of fascia layers would negatively alter, and it may affect the control of spine movements. It has been shown that myofascial release (MFR) improves the function of transversus abdominis as a core muscle in LBP. So, MFR may affect the balance and pos-tural control in these patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate effects of MFR and core stability (CS) exercises on dynamic balance and pain in women with chronic non-specific LBP. Methods: In this pilot study, with a pretest-posttest design, 10 females aged 30 ± 9.04 parti-cipated. The participants received one session of MFR on thoracolumbar fascia and CS exercises. The outcome measures were dynamic balance by Y balance test (YBT) and pain with visual analogue scale (VAS), which were assessed before and immediately after the intervention. Results: Dynamic balance improved signifi-cantly (p < 0.02) after intervention. The VAS as an indicator of pain intensity showed significant improvement (p = 0.005). Conclusion: The application of MFR plus CS exercises for a single session is effective in improving dynamic balance and pain in women with chronic non-specific LBP. © 2020, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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