Effect of Proprioceptive Training on Lumbar Disc Herniation

VernacularTitle:本体感觉训练对腰椎间盘突出症的疗效
Author: Weiwei LU ; Shifeng KAN ; Haiyan SHI ; Xu LI ; Youguo HAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: lumbar disc herniation, proprioceptive training, pain, motor control, relapse
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(12):1162-1164
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effects of proprioceptive training on lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods 50 patients with LDH were divided into experimental group (n=25) and control group (n=25). Both groups received physiotherapy and core stability exercise, and the experimental group received proprioceptive training with BIODEX Balanced System in addition. They were assessed with the Visual Analogous Scale (VAS) of pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and posture stability and limits of stability of BIODEX Balanced System. The incidence of relapse was followed up in a year. Results The scores of VAS, ODI, posture stability and limits of stability improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and the ODI, posture stability and limits of stability improved more in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.05). There were 5 cases relapsed in the control group, and 2 cases in the experimental group. Conclusion The proprioceptive training may further improve the function of lower back, and motor control in patients with LDH, and prevent the relapse.