The Impact of Sling Exercise on Pain and Balance in Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Poster Presentation
Paper ID : 1921-SSRC
Authors
1Graduated with a master's degree in sports pathology and corrective movements, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Bo Ali Sina University, Hamedan
2Professor at bu-ali sina university
Abstract
Abstract:
Background: Chronic low back pain is a prevalent condition with limited established treatments. This study aimed to investigate the effects of sling exercise on pain reduction and balance improvement in patients with chronic low back pain.
Objective: The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to determine the potential of sling exercise as an intervention for pain reduction and balance improvement in individuals diagnosed with chronic low back pain.
Methods: A total of 24 participants, aged 40-50, were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group underwent a targeted sling exercise program, including bridge, plank, and side bridge exercises for trunk stabilization, while the control group didn’t do any exercises. Pain levels were measured using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and static balance was evaluated using a postural balance test conducted with the Biodex Balance System (BBS), assessing parameters in the anterior-posterior (AP), medial-lateral (ML), and overall directions. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis, including the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, paired t-tests, and independent t-tests, with a significance level set at p≤0.05.
Results: The study found that after 8 weeks of sling exercise, the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in pain reduction and static balance compared to the control group. Pain levels were significantly decreased, and balance significantly improved in the experimental group.
Conclusion: The findings of this randomized controlled trial suggest that sling exercise can be an effective intervention for reducing pain and improving balance in individuals with chronic low back pain. The study supports the potential of sling exercise as a novel approach for trunk stabilization and neuromuscular activation, highlighting its relevance in clinical practice. This research provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of sling exercise as a treatment modality for chronic low back pain, emphasizing the need for further investigation of various trunk stabilization exercises in this patient population.
Background: Chronic low back pain is a prevalent condition with limited established treatments. This study aimed to investigate the effects of sling exercise on pain reduction and balance improvement in patients with chronic low back pain.
Objective: The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to determine the potential of sling exercise as an intervention for pain reduction and balance improvement in individuals diagnosed with chronic low back pain.
Methods: A total of 24 participants, aged 40-50, were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group underwent a targeted sling exercise program, including bridge, plank, and side bridge exercises for trunk stabilization, while the control group didn’t do any exercises. Pain levels were measured using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and static balance was evaluated using a postural balance test conducted with the Biodex Balance System (BBS), assessing parameters in the anterior-posterior (AP), medial-lateral (ML), and overall directions. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis, including the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, paired t-tests, and independent t-tests, with a significance level set at p≤0.05.
Results: The study found that after 8 weeks of sling exercise, the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in pain reduction and static balance compared to the control group. Pain levels were significantly decreased, and balance significantly improved in the experimental group.
Conclusion: The findings of this randomized controlled trial suggest that sling exercise can be an effective intervention for reducing pain and improving balance in individuals with chronic low back pain. The study supports the potential of sling exercise as a novel approach for trunk stabilization and neuromuscular activation, highlighting its relevance in clinical practice. This research provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of sling exercise as a treatment modality for chronic low back pain, emphasizing the need for further investigation of various trunk stabilization exercises in this patient population.
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