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EFFICACY OF MOVEMENT CONTROL EXERCISE ON PAIN AND DISABILITY AMONG CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN

Palaparthi V S Phanindra Akhil– Lecturer, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy

Prof. Sridhar A – Principal & HOD, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

• To find out the effects of movement control exercise on pain and disability in low back pain.

• To find out the effects of movement system impairment classification to treat the low back pain

METHODOLOGY

Study design was Quasi-experimental design. Study type was Pre-test post-test,30 samples were included. Inclusion criteria was lower back pain more than 6 months, who all are willing to participate in the study with consent form and exclusion criteria was Red flags, Yellow flags, recent fracture , Severe osteoporsis , Study setting was All Clinic and hospital in and around Chennai.

RESULTS

The result shows Group-A has shown a Numerical Pain Rating Scale decrease in mean value from 3.07 to 3.06 between pre and post- test. Roland Morris Questionnaire decrease in mean value from 12.0 to 8.1 between pre and post – test. The Group-B has shown a Roland Morris Questionnaire decrease in mean value from 11.8 to 3.4 between pre and post- test. Numerical pain rating scale decrease in mean value from 5.2 to 1.9 between pre and post – test.

CONCLUSION

Our study has demonstrated that Movement Control Exercises is NOT more effective in managing low back pain and function of the lumbar spine, among subjects with low back pain. However, prospective studies are required to observe long term effects, with follow ups to establish the effect of Movement Control Testing And Exercises in subjects with chronic low back pain

KEY WORDS: Low Back Pain, NPRS, Movement control testing, Roland Morris questionnaire.