Effects of Core Stability Training on Muscle Physiology among Adults with Low Back Pain

Lin Pipeng; Zarina Zahari; Azliyana  Azizan; Yang Yajun

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i27.5717

Authors

Lin Pipeng Centre of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Zarina Zahari Advanced Rehabilitation Engineering in Diagnostic and Monitoring Research Group(AREDiM), Electrical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Azliyana Azizan Clinical and Rehabilitation Exercise Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Yang Yajun Sports Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Physical Education, Minzu Normal University of Xingyi, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i27.5717

Keywords:

Core Stability Training, Muscle Physiology, Low Back Pain

Abstract

Background: The effects of core stability training (CST) on muscle physiology in adults with chronic low back pain(CLBP) are still debatable. Objectives: To explore the effects of CST on muscle physiology in adults with CLBP. Methods: Eligible studies published in English from inception to October 2023 were extracted from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus in this review. Pedro was used for scoring and followed the PRISMA guidelines. Findings: Core muscle strength (1 study), thickness (4 studies), and activation (6 studies) favored CST. Conclusion: CST was more effective in improving core muscle strength, and activation for patients with CLBP.

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