Effectiveness of Lumbar Stabilization Exercise on Pain, Disability and Functional Performance among Older People with Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.4.43
- Author:
Zarina Zahari
1
;
Siti Aishah Shaiful Azan
2
;
Naim Faiz Ahmad Imran
1
Author Information
1. Centre for Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
2. Klinik Kesihatan Telok Datok, Jalan Pegawai, 42700 Banting, Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords:
Lumbar Stabilization, Older Persons, Low Back Pain, Disability, Functional Performance
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.4):307-314
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Lumbar stabilization exercises may improve core stability and reduce low back pain among older
persons. However, the evidence is scarce. The objective of this study was to update evidence on the effectiveness of
lumbar stabilization exercises on pain, disability, and functional performance among older persons with low back
pain. Methods: This systematic review retrieved articles from PubMed, MEDLINE (via EBSCO), PEDro, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect published from 2005 to 2020. The selected articles were scored using the McMaster Critical
Review Form for Quantitative Studies for quality assessment. The data was extracted based on the study design, sample size, inclusion criteria, intervention, outcome, and conclusion. Results: A total of 2349 articles were found but
only two articles met the inclusion criteria with both showing excellent scores on the McMaster Critical Review Form
for Quantitative Studies. The findings showed lumbar stabilization exercises alone or combined with other interventions were effective in reducing pain intensity, and improving disability, and gait functional performance among
older persons with low back pain. Conclusion: The current study suggests lumbar stabilization exercise is effective
for pain, disability, and functional performance among older persons. However, further investigation is needed to
gain more conclusive evidence for clinical practice.
- Full text:11.2023my1594.pdf
