The Change of functional state and pain intensity while applying different physical exercises programs in people who suffer from lower back pain
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2018-11-29 |
eISBN 978-9955-15-587-4
Abstracts included in the „Book of Abstracts“ were reviewed by one independent scientific referee. Referees: Algė Daunoravičienė, Alma Kajėnienė, Vilma Mauricienė, Laimonas Šiupšinskas, Ernesta Gurskienė, Viktorija Kaktienė, Agnė Slapšinskaitė, Brigita Zachovajevienė, Renata Žumbakytė-Šermukšnienė.
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Introduction. Low back pain is one of the most important problems leading to the deterioration of functional state and life quality in society nowadays. Therefore, it is important to apply a suitable treatment in order to prevent these problems [1]. Physical exercise programs could be used to reduce pain, increase strength, endurance, joint mobility and maintain overall movement balance [2]. Research aim: to assess the change of functional state and pain intensity while applying different physical exercises programs for people who suffer from lower back pain. Research methods and organization: 25 young and medium age people (18 women and 7 men) who suffer from lower back pain participated in the research. The Bioethics Centre granted a permission in order to perform a research. Participants randomly were divided into two groups. Participants of the first group (9 women and 4 men; average age - 49.5 ± 10.8 years) performed physical exercises program for spine stabilisation, integrating body awareness elements. Body awareness apply purposeful physical exercises highlighting better breathing, body sensations, concentration, mind – body integrity and muscle tension reduction. Participants of the second group (9 women and 3 men; average age - 48.7 ± 12.9 years) performed physical exercises program for spine stabilisation without integration of body awareness elements. Physiotherapy procedures and massage were also applied to all participants. Both groups performed exercises program twice a week for 60 minutes, total 10 activities. Pain intensity level was assessed by a Numeric analogue pain scale, and functional state - using Roland-Morris questionnaire and Oswestry disability index. Data analysis was performed with IBM SPSS Statistics 22.0 program. Nonparametric criteria (Wilcoxon and Mann-Whithney) were used. Significance level p<0.05 was chosen. Data are presented as mean and standard deviation. Results. Bef[...].