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Trial reportMedicine2020

Isokinetic training - its radiographic and inflammatory effects on chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Gopal Nambi, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Saud F Alsubaie, Samah A Moawd, Anju Verma, Ayman K Saleh, Nahla N Ataalla

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Trial report in Medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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7citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Gopal NambiDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4203-5506
Walid Kamal AbdelbassetDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
Saud F AlsubaieDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
Samah A MoawdDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
Anju VermaDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
Ayman K SalehDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Nahla N AtaallaDepartment of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University · SA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIsokinetic training (IKT) and core stabilization training (CST) are commonly used for balance training in musculoskeletal conditions. The knowledge about the effective implementation of these training protocols on radiological and biochemical effects in university football players with chronic low back pain (LBP) is lacking.

objectiveTo find and compare the effects of isokinetic training and CST on radiological and biochemical effects in university football players with chronic LBP.

designRandomized, double-blinded controlled study.

settingUniversity hospital.

participants60 LBP participants were randomized into isokinetic group (IKT; n = 20), core stabilization group (CST; n = 20) and the control group (n = 20) and received respective exercises for 4 weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES: Radiological (muscle cross sectional area & muscle thickness) and biochemical (C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor -α, interleukin [IL]-2, IL-4, IL-6) values were measured at baseline and after 4 weeks (immediate effect).

resultsThe reports of the IKT, CST and control group were compared between the groups. Four weeks following training IKT group shows more significant changes in muscle cross sectional area (Psoas Major, Quadratus Lumborum, Multifidus and Erector Spinae muscles) and muscle thickness (Multifidus) than CST and control groups (p < 0.001). Biochemical measures such as C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor -α, IL-2, IL-4 and IL-6 also show significant improvement in IKT group than the other 2 groups (P < .001).

conclusionTraining through Isokinetic is an effective treatment program than conventional exercise programs in the aspect of radiological and biochemical analysis in university football players with chronic LBP, which may also help to prevent further injury. The present study can be used to improve the physical therapist's knowledge and clinical decision skills on LBP in football players.

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SoccerAdolescentAdultChronic DiseaseDouble-Blind MethodExercise TherapyFemaleHumansInflammation MediatorsLow Back PainMaleMuscle, SkeletalPain MeasurementUniversitiesYoung AdultInflammation Mediators

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PMID33371083
PMCPMC7748199
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