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Effect of back extensors muscle strengthening on pain and lumbar extension rom in competitive exam appearing students with non-specific low back pain-an experimental study
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Suwarna Nehare, Siddhi Tendulkar, Sucheta Golhar
Abstract
Purpose: Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain without certain pathology (infection, tumor, osteoporosis, fractures, inflammatory disorder and cauda equina syndrome). The important characteristics of non- specific low back pain consist of back pain for more than 3 months, pain between the 12th rib and the top folds gluteal with or without leg pain, and abnormal stability and coordination due to spinal muscles imbalance. Sedentary lifestyle leads to greater risk of non-specific low back pain. Sedentary behavior has been defined as “any behavior characterized by an energy expenditure of ≤1.5 METs while in a sitting or reclining posture”. Coaching institutes offer coaching for students appearing in competitive exams like entrance exams for chartered accountancy, public service commission, banking, etc. Physical stress imposed on the body during coaching includes poor study posture and sitting improperly on chair for long duration. Aim and Objective: To study the effect of back extensors muscle strengthening on pain and lumbar extension rom in competitive exam appearing students with non-specific low back pain using visual analog scale and modified- modified schober test. Methods and Materials: Various Study rooms were visited in and around Pune. Participants (Total n=30) were selected according to the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria. Informed consent was taken. Participants with non-specific low back pain were assessed using VAS, Modified- Modified Schober test and Sorensen Lumbar Spine Extension test pre intervention data was noted. Intervention was demonstrated in 1st week and then was gradually progressed till 4th week. Post intervention based assessment was done. Results: Total 12 males and 18 females were evaluated with mean age (24.8). Data analysis was done using paired t-test. Post intervention pain (p<0.0001), ROM (p<0.0001) and strength (<0.0001) was statistically significant. Conclusion: The study shows that back extensors muscle strengthening was effective in reducing pain, increasing ROM and strength in competitive exam appearing students with Non-specific low back pain. Keywords: Non-specific low back pain, back extensor muscle strengthening exercises, Modified-Modified Schober test.
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Pages:37-39
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Suwarna Nehare, Siddhi Tendulkar, Sucheta Golhar "Effect of back extensors muscle strengthening on pain and lumbar extension rom in competitive exam appearing students with non-specific low back pain-an experimental study ". International Journal of Educational Research and Studies, Vol 3, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 37-39
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