Trial reportEuropean journal of applied physiology2026
Core stability exercises versus intermittent traction in management of nonspecific chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in European journal of applied physiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Evaluation of a multifunctional traction device for lumbar disc herniation: a prospective randomized controlled study using magnetic resonance imaging and clinical assessment.International orthopaedics · 2026Trial
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- Study on the effect of aquatic exercise combined with hot spring bathing for patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeTo compare the effectiveness of core stability exercises and intermittent lumbar Traction on functional disability and pain intensity in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.
methodsSixty-six male subjects with Nonspecific chronic low back pain participated in the study. Their age ranged from 18 to 60 years, and their body mass index was normal, ranging from 18.9 to 24.9 kg/m
resultsThe intervention significantly improved outcomes for Group A (Core Stability Exercise) and Group B (Intermittent Lumbar Traction). Group A showed a significant reduction in pain (VAS: 50 ± 10 mm to 18 ± 8.6 mm) and disability (ODI: 12.8% ± 3.7% to 4.9% ± 0.9%) compared to others. Group B also improved, although to a lesser extent. The control group (Group C) showed no significant changes. Between-group comparisons highlighted Group A's superior results (VAS: p = 0.012; ODI: p < 0.001).
conclusionsCore stability exercises are more effective than intermittent Traction in decreasing low back pain and reducing Oswestry disability questionnaire scores in adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain.
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