Lumber Stabilization Exercise Versus Back Endurance Exercise Among Female University Students

The Efficacy of Lumber Stabilization Exercise Versus Back Endurance Exercise on the Range of Motion of the Lumber Spine and Its Stability Among Female University Students

Low Back Pain (LBP) as estimates show that up to 84% of adults will experience LBP at some point in their lifetime, ranking it as a leading cause of disability globally. If the pain lasts more than 12 weeks and remains difficult to manage effectively, it can be called Chronic low back pain (CLBP). Physical therapy interventions play an important role in the non-pharmacological management of CLBP including lumbar stabilization exercises (LSEs) and back extension/endurance exercises which are commonly prescribed modalities that may help in improving the spinal function, reducing pain and improving the quality of life in general.

LSEs can be considered as an isometric contraction that might be used to strengthen the deep core muscles surrounding the lumbar spine. Studies showed that although most conventional therapies can improve lumbar stability and reduce the severity of CLBP, LSEs are the most effective technique. However, both back extension and endurance exercises can play a significant role in strengthening the superficial back muscles particularly in the lower back region via dynamic movements.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI ranged from 28 to 29 kg/ cm2.
• clinically diagnosed by an orthopedic consultant as having a history of mechanical low back pain for at least three months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous trauma.
• Previous surgery.
• Any musculoskeletal disorder
• Any neurological disorder (disc prolapse, or spondylosis)