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http://dx.doi.org/10.12674/ptk.2016.23.1.001

Effect of Partial Weight Supported Treadmill Training on Balance, Dysfunction and Pain in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain  

Kim, Dae-hyun (Dept. of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Daejeon University)
Kim, Suhn-yeop (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Health & Medical Science, Daejeon University)
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Physical Therapy Korea / v.23, no.1, 2016 , pp. 1-10 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: Patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) functionally adapt to decreased postural control due to impaired processing of sensory information. Standing postural control has been the focus of recent research in CLBP. Change in postural control may be a risk factor for CLBP, although available studies are not conclusive. Objects: This study aimed to identify the role of partial weight supported treadmill training (PWSTT) in improving balance, dysfunction, and pain in patients with chronic low back pain. Methods: The study included 22 patients with CLBP. Patients in the control group ($n_1=8$) performed three 20 min stabilization exercise sessions per week, for 4 weeks. Patients in the full weight treadmill training group ($n_2=7$) performed treadmill training for 30 min after stabilization exercise. Patients in the PWSTT group ($n_3=7$) performed PWSTT with 20% of their body weight unloaded after stabilization exercises. By using the Biodex balance system, the dynamic balance abilities of the patients in the three groups were assessed in the quiet standing position under combined conditions of visual feedback (eyes open and closed) and platform stability (level 8). The Korean version of the Oswestry Disability Index and visual analogue scale score were used as the main measure. Results: The results of this study showed that dysfunction and pain were significantly improved in all groups. Although dynamic postural stability with eyes closed was significantly improved only in the PWSTT group (p<.05), no significant difference was found in the other groups. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that PWSTT improved balance, dysfunction and pain in the patients with CLBP. Thus, this intervention is necessary for patients with CLBP with decreased postural control.
Keywords
Dysfunction; Low back pain; Pain; Partial weight; Treadmill;
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