The Effect of Lumbar Stabilization Exercise and Gait Training on Lower Back Muscles- Electromyographic(EMG) Analysis

The Effect of Lumbar Stabilization Exercise and Gait Training on Lower Back Muscles- Electromyographic(EMG) Analysis

The purpose of this study is to determine the effective exercise protocol in chronic low back pain patients.

• Design: Prospective study
• Setting: hospital rehabilitation department
• Intervention: Participants are randomly assigned 4 different exercise group: flexibility exercise, bracing exercise + stabilization exercise group, bracing exercise+ walking exercise group and bracing+ walking + stabilization exercise group
• Main outcome measures: Numeric rating scale(NRS), Oswestry disability index Peak torque of lumbar extensor by surface electromyography Time duration of capability of maintenance the posture

• Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age>20
  • Who suffered low back pain more than 3 months.

• Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Under 20-year-old
  • Who have significant neurologic deficit
  • Who experienced spine operation
  • Who cannot walking