"Comparative study of the effect of 12 weeks of monitored stability exercises combined with routine physiotherapy treatment with routine physiotherapy treatment alone on abdominal muscle size in patients with chronic non-specific back pain using ultrasonography"

Comparison of the effect of 12 weeks of supervised stability exercises with routine physiotherapy with routine physiotherapy treatment only on the size of abdominal muscles in patients with chronic non-specific back pain using ultrasonography

Patients in the experimental group (n=30) received routine physiotherapy and supervised stabilization exercise,

Patients with chronic low back pain referred to the physiotherapy centers of Golestan University of Medical Sciences

The inclusion criteria were: subjects experienced chronic LBP with duration of more than three months aged between 18 to 55 years old, and were in a good general health and willing to take part in the study. The exclusion criteria any underlying disease such as malignancy, obvious disc herniation, osteoporosis, viscerogenic causes, infection or systemic disease of the musculoskeletal system, previous spinal manipulation therapy or ultrasound treatment; neurologic disease or sciatic nerve root compression, radicular pain, sensory disturbances, loss of strength and reflexes; previous back surgery; evidence of previous vertebral fractures or major structural abnormality; tumor of the spine; pregnancy; devices such as heart pacemakers that may be affected by electrical stimulation or receiving any physiotherapy treatments for their back pain within last three months.

The aim of this group of exercises is to improve the function of the deep muscles of the spine, including the transverse abdomen, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles, as well as to control more cross-sectional movements of the vertebra.

Abdominal muscles (transversus abdominals, internal oblique and external oblique) thickness was measured before and immediately after intervention.

In this study, we use the restricted randomization method randomization (block type randomization) block randomization (we will use. blocking usually in order Balance the number of samples assigned to each group To be used in the study. This feature helps researchers to Items that require intermediate analyzes during the sampling process The number of samples assigned to each of the case groups Study is equal. The size of all the blocks is equal and we are in this Two-group trial of 6 blocks (including 3 participants) We will have an intervention group and 3 participants in the control group. Randomization tools are also used in sequence generation software Random allocation software is used Random sequence generation software in addition to simple randomization capable To generate random sequences by block generation method. For hiding Allocation concealment (Allocation concealment) We use the method used to execute the sequence Random refers to study participants, in a way That before the individual is assigned, the assigned group is not specified. With From opaque envelopes sealed in random sequence که در (Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes) This method uses each of the random sequences created on a card It is registered and the cards are placed in the letter envelopes in order To be. In order to maintain a random sequence, also on the outer surface of the envelope The numbering is done in the same way. Finally the envelope lid The letters are pasted and placed in a box, respectively. At Time to start registration of participants, based on the order of entry of the company Eligible applicants to open one of the envelopes in order And the assigned group of the participant will be revealed

"Ultrasound evaluation is performed by a radiologist with 15 years of experience and a faculty member who had no knowledge of how to group patients."

Its release schedule is not yet known.