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.
Randomized Controlled Trial of Core Strengthening Exercises in U.S. Air Force Helicopter Crewmembers with Low Back Pain
2014
24 pages
Report
No indication
English
Anatomy , Physiology , Military Sciences , Exercise(physiology) , Flight crews , Pain , Abdomen , Air force personnel , Muscles , Signs and symptoms , Spinal column , Core strengthening exercises , Lower back pain , Disability , Helicopter aircrews , Nprs(numerical pain rating scale) , Modi(modified oswestry low back pain disability index)
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