The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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Effects of Manual Therapy Approach for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

요추부 전방전위증 환자의 도수치료 효과 연구

  • Kang, Seok-Yeong (Spine Health Therapy Center of Wooridul Spine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Myung-Joon (Spine Health Therapy Center of Wooridul Spine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, So-Hee (Spine Health Therapy Center of Wooridul Spine Hospital)
  • 강석영 (우리들 청담병원, 척추건강치료센터, 물리치료실) ;
  • 김명준 (우리들 청담병원, 척추건강치료센터, 물리치료실) ;
  • 이소희 (우리들 청담병원, 척추건강치료센터, 물리치료실)
  • Received : 2010.10.28
  • Accepted : 2010.12.18
  • Published : 2010.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to find out the evidence concerning the effectiveness of manual therapy intervention in the treatment of low back pain related to spondylolisthesis Methods : 12men with lumbar pain from L5~S1 spondylolisthesis of 2 or 3 grade were treated during 12-week period. The manual therapy applied twice per week. The results of back and radiating pain were measured by VAS, and abdominal muscle strength was measured by Power track II. The measurement of degree of slip in spondylolisthesis was confirmed by the lateral view of X-ray and took a measurements of the anterior displacement of a vertebral body in relation to the vertebral below. Results : 1. There was significant decrease in the back and radiating pain.(p<0.05) 2. There was significant increase in the abdominal muscle strength.(p<0.05). 3. There was significant decrease in the degree of the anterior displacement. Conclusion: The intervention of manual therapy for lumbar spondylolisthesis is effective in back pain, radiating pain, abdominal muscle strength and degree of the anterior displacement. So, nonsurgical treatment should be attempted before surgical treatment.

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