Evaluation of the posture and muscular strength of the trunk and inferior members of patients with chronic lumbar pain

Yahia, A.; Jribi, S.; Ghroubi, S.; Elleuch, M.; Baklouti, S.

doi:10.1016/j.jbspin.2010.09.008

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“…1,6 It can be assumed that, in cases of postural instability, the insufficient stabilizers must be compensated by other muscles. A significant decrease in strength of trunk muscles, especially the extensors, in patients with low back pain has been established, 8,23,34,37,38 suggesting that strengthening exercises of the trunk muscles may be an optimal rehabilitation strategy.…”

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Postural Function of the Diaphragm in Persons With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain

Kolář¹,

Šulc²,

Kynčl³

et al. 2012

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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FIGURE 2. (A) Subtracted image of the diaphragm excursions in the most caudal (inspiratory) and cranial (expiratory) diaphragm positions during tidal breathing in a healthy control. (B) A subtracted image of the diaphragm excursions in the most caudal (inspiratory) and cranial (expiratory) diaphragm positions during tidal breathing in a patient with chronic low back pain. (C) Schematic description of 3 diaphragmatic points (B, C, and D) used for diaphragm excursion calculations. The following 6 distances (in mm) were obtained by measuring the distance between the horizontal baseline in both expiratory and inspiratory diaphragm positions. Diaphragm excursion points: B1 to D1 were derived from the inspiratory diaphragm positions obtained from MRI images; B2 to D2 were derived from expiratory diaphragm positions obtained from respective MRI images. The inspiratory diaphragm position is designated by points B1, C1, and D1. The expiratory diaphragm position is designated by points B2, C2, and D2. Total diaphragm excursion is designated by the distance from the lower to the upper curve along points B1 to B2, C1 to C2, and D1 to D2. Adapted from Kolar et al.

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Postural Function of the Diaphragm in Persons With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain

Kolář¹,

Šulc²,

Kynčl³

et al. 2012

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

154

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“…Thus, different levels of actions aimed at student health can be used to reverse this situation. Effective intervention programs that prioritize the promotion and maintenance of satisfactory levels of lumbar force are required1, especially by encouraging the practice of physical activity [6][7][8] and food re-education 5 to reduce excess body adiposity 12 .…”

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“…In addition, studies indicate that female and adolescents with inadequate lifestyle habits such as physical inactivity, sedentary behavior and overweight are the subgroups vulnerable to frequent low back complaints among adolescents 5,6 . Surveys have shown that another possible cause of low back pain is associated with low levels of lumbar force [7][8][9] . A cohort study evaluated 215 Portuguese schoolchildren concluded that low levels of muscle strength of the trunk extensors/flexors were associated with a higher prevalence of low back pain and low flexibility of the posterior thigh muscles 10 .…”

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“…These data are worrying considering that individuals with low levels of lumbar force and frequent back pain 9 are more likely to develop various disorders such as postural deviations 8 , musculoskeletal diseases and excess weight, leading to an increased risk of premature death 11 . In addition, studies on low levels of lumbar force 4 are still scarce, mainly relating sociodemographic factors, economic level and lifestyle.…”

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Prevalence and factors associated with low lumbar strength in adolescents

Gonçalves

Silva

2017

J. Hum. Growth Dev.

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“…Although it was not found studies investigating the effects of exercise programs in symptoms related to work in the lower limbs, Yahia et al (26) reported that the weakness of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles is associated with symptoms in the lumbar region and lower limbs. The strength imbalance between the flexor and extensor muscles of the knee joint can cause muscle-tendon overload, which amends joint stability and pelvic alignment producing muscle or joint pain in the lower limbs and lumbar region (26,27).…”

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Effects of muscular endurance training on musculoskeletal disorders in teachers

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¹ Registro Brasileiro de Ensaio Clínico (REBEC) [Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials]: RBR-6r7ww5.Fisioter Mov. 2015 July/Sept;28(3):535-44 Rodrigues EV, Gomes ARS, Guimarães ATB, Drabovski B, Rox R, Ramos FS, et al. 536 symptoms related to the lower limbs of public elementary school teachers. Materials and methods: Thirtyone female teachers were divided into two groups: control (CG, n = 15) and muscular endurance training (TG, n = 16). The training consisted of two sets of 15 repetitions of exercises for quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups, twice a week, for 7 weeks, which were conducted with 50% of 10 repetition maximum(10RM) (first to fourth week) and 60% of 10 RM (fifth to seventh week). Musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire), isometric peak torque (Load cell) and muscle strength (10RM) were assessed before and after intervention. ANOVA for repeated measures and Tukey post hoc were used to analyse strength and peak torque of quadriceps and hamstrings and Chi-square goodness-of-fit test were used to analyse the frequency of occurrence of osteomuscular symptoms. Results: The highest incidence of symptoms was found in the lumbar region in both groups. Training caused increased muscle strength of the quadriceps and hamstrings, but there were no significant differences in either the peak torque in the quadriceps and hamstrings or in the reduction of musculoskeletal symptoms. Conclusion: The exercise program performed in this study increased the dynamic strength in the TG in relation to the CG, but did not alter the incidence of symptoms in the lumbar region and lower limbs in neither of the groups. Thus, results suggest that the duration of intervention may not have been enough to increase peak torque and decrease musculoskeletal symptoms.[P]Keywords: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Teachers. Exercise. ] [B]Resumo Introdução: A prática de exercício físico é indicada para reduzir a incidência de sintomas osteomusculares em professores. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos do treinamento de resistência muscular na força muscular e nos sintomas osteomusculares relacionados aos membros inferiores de professoras do ensino público fundamental. Materiais e métodos: Trinta e uma professoras foram divididas em dois grupos: controle (GC, n = 15) e treinamento de resistência muscular (GT, n = 16). O treinamento consistiu em 2 séries de 15 repetições de exercícios para quadríceps e isquiotibiais, 2 vezes por semana, durante 7 semanas, sendo realizados com 50% de 10 Repetições Máximas (10RM) (1a-4a semanas) e com 60% de 10RM (5a-7a semanas). Os sintomas osteomusculares (Questionário Nórdico)

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Evaluation of the posture and muscular strength of the trunk and inferior members of patients with chronic lumbar pain

Cited by 63 publications

References 31 publications

Postural Function of the Diaphragm in Persons With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain

Postural Function of the Diaphragm in Persons With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain

Prevalence and factors associated with low lumbar strength in adolescents

Effects of muscular endurance training on musculoskeletal disorders in teachers

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