Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercise in Patients With Subacute Non-Specific Low Back Pain (CSENSLBP)

Comparison of Core Stabilization Exercise and Physical Therapy Treatment in Patients With Subacute Non-specific Low Back Pain

The purpose of this study is to examines the effectiveness of Core stabilization exercise on pain intensity at rest, functional disability, lumbar movement and ability to perform repositioning tasks (joint position sense) in patients with subacute non-specific low back pain.

This study is to compare the effectiveness of Core stabilization exercise and physical therapy on pain intensity at rest, functional disability, lumbar movement and ability to perform repositioning tasks (joint position sense) in patients with subacute non-specific low back pain. There are 2 groups receiving 2 different kinds of intervention: treatment group receiving core stabilization exercise (CSE) and control group receiving physical therapy including therapeutic ultrasound and hydrocollator pack. Each intervention will perform for 7 weeks. The patients will assess for all outcome measures at baseline, 7 weeks of intervention, and 1- month follow-up

The 11 point numerical rating scale (11-NRS) is a method to measure pain intensity. The zero represents no pain while 10 represent the worst imaginable pain.The patient is asked to cross or circle a score that the best represents the pain intensity. Change = (week 7 score - baseline score)

This outcome was assessed by the Roland-Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ) Thai version that is designed to assess self-rated physical disability caused by LBP. This questionnaire has 24 items. The participant put a tick on the statement when it applies to him that specific day. The scores range from 0 (no disability) to 24 (maximum disability). change = (baseline score - week 7 score

Modified-modified Schober's test used a tape measure held directly over the spine between points 15 cm above the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) with the participant in the neutral standing position on the foot print. The participant was asked to stand with knees locked and bend forward (lumbar flexion) as far as possible without pain; the increase in distance between the marks gave an estimate of lumbar ROM. change =(baseline score - week 7 score)

This test was performed by measuring how accurately the participant during sitting that could reposition the lumbar spine into the former lumbar position, after change position in the sagittal plane. The procedure use a laser pointer adjusted to be level, was positioned to have the mark line directly on 0 cm. After having actively moved around, in maximum flexion-extension and return to neutral position, the laser line on the tape-measure, the deviation from the 0 point was measured in centimeter. change = (baseline score - week 7 score)

Inclusion Criteria: Onset of back pain within 6 -12 weeks participants had no history of back pain for a period of 6 months prior to the current episode. Pain intensity measure by a numerical rating scale (0-10 NRS) and a score of pain at least 3 out of 10. Never receive the treatment by core stabilization exercise (CSE) during 3 months before participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy Onset of serious spinal pathology: spinal fracture, spinal tumor or spinal infection. Cauda equina syndrome. Presented at least 2 out of 3 signs of neurological deficit