Effects of Core Stability Exercise on Functional Performance among Adults with Low Back Pain

Lin Pipeng; Zarina Zahari; Azliyana  Azizan; Yang Yajun

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5790

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.v9i28.5790

Keywords:

Core Stability Exercise, Functional Performance, Low Back Pain

Abstract

The influence of Core Stability Exercise (CSE) on functional performance in adults with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is a debated topic. This study aimed to explore CSE effects on functional performance in this demographic. English-language studies until October 2023 were systematically gathered from Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed, with PEDro scoring and adherence to PRISMA guidelines. Notably, CSE showed superiority over passive therapy in enhancing proprioception, as supported by one study. In conclusion, while CSE demonstrates proficiency in improving proprioception, its effects on aspects like pain, balance, motor control, functionality, metabolic capacity, and postural sway in CLBP vary.

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