The purpose of this study was to determine if 5 core strengthening exercises would decrease pain severity and related disability in U.S. Air Force helicopter aircrew members with low back pain. The study was a randomized control group repeated measures design. The experimental manipulation consisted of a set of 5 core strengthening exercises performed 4 days a week for 12 weeks. Twelve participants were enrolled and 5 were randomized to the intervention group. Core strengthening exercises were effective in reducing in-flight pain and led to a reduction in pain symptoms and disability over the 12 week study period as compared to those participants who maintained their regular exercise regimen.


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    Title :

    Randomized Controlled Trial of Core Strengthening Exercises in U.S. Air Force Helicopter Crewmembers with Low Back Pain


    Contributors:
    Y. Brandt (author) / L. Currier (author) / T. Plante (author) / C. S. Kabban (author) / A. P. Tvaryanas (author)

    Publication date :

    2014


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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