Sling Suspension Therapy Utilization in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Nasb, Mohammad; Li, Zhenlan

doi:10.4236/ojtr.2016.43009

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“…Pain decrease was more evident in the SST group (p = 0.013) as compared to the GBE group. This result is supported by previous research, which has demonstrated the effectiveness of sling suspension therapy in reducing back pain and improving activation of local spinal stabilizers [9,15]. Chronic pain frequently leads to abnormal posture [16], which can be defined as an imbalance between muscle groups.…”

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Sling suspension therapy is an effective treatment method of juvenile spinal osteochondrosis in adolescent girls

Dudonienė

Kuisma

Juodžbalienė

2022

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BACKGROUND: Juvenile spinal osteochondrosis (JSO) affects vertebral endplates and may cause intervertebral discs alterations. The condition is typically related to pain, and weakness and shortening of trunk muscles. Sling suspension therapy (SST) has been shown to reduce lumbar pain effectively. It is, however, unclear whether SST is superior to other treatment methods in reducing pain, correcting posture, and activating trunk stabilizers in JSO. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we intended to compare the effectiveness of two different exercise modalities; Sling Suspension Therapy and Gym Ball Exercise in the treatment of JSO in adolescent girls. METHODS: A randomised controlled single centre clinical trial was carried out in an inpatient rehabilitation unit at a sanatorium. Forty adolescent girls (age 16.3 ± 0.47 yrs.), who were diagnosed with JSO (according to ICD-10 Version: 2016 – M 42.0) were randomly assigned into two groups: Group 1 – Sling suspension therapy (SST), Group 2 – Gym ball exercises (GBE). Both groups received interventions for 3 weeks, 15 sessions, and 30 minutes a day for 5 consecutive days a week. Back pain, endurance of trunk muscles and standing posture were evaluated pre- and post-interventions. RESULTS: Both groups demonstrated significant improvement in all measured outcomes. SST was more effective in reducing pain (p< 0.05), increasing the endurance of trunk muscles (p< 0.05) and improving the standing posture (p< 0.05) compared to GBE (p< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Sling suspension therapy is more effective compared with Gym ball exercises in the treatment of juvenile spinal osteochondrosis in adolescent girls in terms of back pain, posture and endurance of trunk muscles.

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“…The SST program consisted of open and closed kinetic chain exercises aiming to stabilize and activate trunk muscles using single and multi-point suspension [9].…”

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Sling suspension therapy is an effective treatment method of juvenile spinal osteochondrosis in adolescent girls

Dudonienė

Kuisma

Juodžbalienė

2022

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“…In particular, sensorimotor exercise on an unstable support surface leads to muscles tone restoration and redistribution, improvement of the harmony of neuromuscular reflexes reactions, and increasing the sensory feedback. As a result, balance is restored by increasing of the motor system response, co-contraction levels, and joint stability [26]. In fact, the MFSST promotes proprioceptive function and develops overall coordination of sensorimotor systems, that all together have a positive impact on postural stability and balance.…”

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Improvement in the multiple sclerosis functional composite score by multi-function swing suspension training program

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Amiri²,

Sahebozamani³

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Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

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Effects of Sling Exercise for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Objective The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effects of sling exercise on pain intensity, disability, and health-related quality of life in adults with neck pain. Methods We searched The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), and 6 other databases from inception to July 2020. We also screened the reference lists of relevant articles to identify additional trials. Randomized controlled trials were included if they investigated the effects of sling suspension therapy in patients with neck pain including mechanical neck disorders, cervicogenic headache, and neck disorders with radicular findings. Studies were required to be published in English or Chinese. The methodological quality and levels of evidence of studies were assessed using the PEDro scale and the GRADE approach, respectively. The random-effects model was used to perform meta-analyses. Results Eleven randomized controlled trials were included (n = 595). The mean total PEDro score was 4.64 (SD = 1.21) of 10, which indicated a fair methodological quality. The intervention groups showed significant improvements in pain intensity (SMD = −1.23; 95% CI = −1.88 to −0.58) immediately postintervention compared to the control groups. No significant effects were found for disability, cervical range of motion, and health-related quality of life. However, sensitivity analyses revealed significant short-term improvements in pain intensity, disability, and cervical range of motion, and sustained effects on disability at intermediate-term follow-up. Conclusion Sling exercise appears to be beneficial for improvements in pain intensity (moderate- to low-level evidence) among patients with neck pain. However, no definitive conclusion could be made regarding the effect of sling exercise for neck pain due to methodological limitations and high heterogeneity in the included studies. Impact This review provides overall moderate- to very low-level evidence for health care professionals who may consider including sling exercise in the intervention program for patients with neck pain.

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Sling Suspension Therapy Utilization in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Cited by 7 publications

References 63 publications

Sling suspension therapy is an effective treatment method of juvenile spinal osteochondrosis in adolescent girls

Sling suspension therapy is an effective treatment method of juvenile spinal osteochondrosis in adolescent girls

Improvement in the multiple sclerosis functional composite score by multi-function swing suspension training program

Effects of Sling Exercise for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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