Effect Of Core Stability Exercises Research Articles

Effect Of Core Stability Exercises and Balance Training in Postural Control Among Children with Down Syndrome

Posture, balance, and movement issues are common in children with Down syndrome. Emerging research suggests that balance training may be advantageous for children with Down syndrome, making it a crucial component of physical activity programmes. Objective: to ascertain the impact of balance training and activities for core stability on postural control in kids with Down syndrome. Methods: single blinded RCT study was conducted, in which assessor was kept blind. While taking into account inclusion and exclusion criteria, children with Down syndrome were randomly divided into two groups with ages ranging from 5 to 17 years. There were 20 patients in the sample. Exercises for core stability were given to Group 2 and balance training to Group 1. The time between treatments was six weeks. The Comprehensive Rehabilitation facility Chakwal is where the data is gathered. The pre- and post-values of postural stability were measured using the paediatric Berg balance scale. Results: The present results are significantly better in the group B than in the group A. Core stability exercises shows better results than balance training. Conclusion: According to the results of the current study from the data of before the treatment and after the treatment, it revealed a positive change. In the duration of six weeks the core stability exercises were more effective than balance training in developing postural control among children with Down syndrome.

The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Anaerobic Performance of Female Volleyball Players

The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Anaerobic Performance of Female Volleyball Players

The Effect of Core Stability Exercises on Pain and Inflammation of Patients With Piriformis Syndrome

Background and Aim Sciatica is one of the most common diseases of the peripheral nervous system and may be caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. Due to the fact that piriformis muscle located near the sciatic nerve, piriformis muscle spasm may put pressure on the nerve and cause sciatica and consequently piriformis syndrome. The present study aims to investigate the effect of core stability exercises on pain and inflammation of patients with piriformis syndrome. Methods & Materials This is a randomized clinical trial. The study population consists of all patients with piriformis syndrome referred to medical centers in Arak, Iran from. Of these, 20 were purposefully selected and randomly divided into two groups of control (n=10) and exercise (n=10). The exercise group performed core stability exercises for 6 weeks, while the control group continued their normal life during this period. To examine the differences between the study groups, t-test, Chi-Square test, and McNemar’s test were used. The significance level was set at 0.05. Ethical Considerations This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences (Code: IR.ARAKMU.REC.1400.157) and was registered by Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (ID: IRCT20211003052662N1). Informed consent was obtained from all participants. Results The Mean pain score in the control group decreased from 95.2 to 90.7 after the exercise, which was not statistically significant (P=0.562). In the exercise group, the mean pain score decreased from 91.7 to 33.4, and this decrease was statistically significant (P=0.0); Therefore, at 95% confidence interval, we can say that core stability exercises had a significant effect on the pain of patients with piriformis syndrome (P<0.05). The number of patients with inflamed nerve in the control group decreased from 10 in the pre-test phase to 8 in the post-test phase, but this decrease was not statistically significant (P=0.5). In the exercise group, it was reduced from 10 to 2, and this decrease was statistically significant (P=0.008); Therefore, we can say that core stability exercises had a significant effect on the inflammation of patients with piriformis syndrome (P<0.05). Conclusion Core stability exercises can reduce pain and inflammation in patients with piriformis syndrome. These exercises can be used in the treatment of these patients.

Effect of core stabilization exercises in addition to conventional therapy in improving trunk mobility, function, ambulation and quality of life in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundStroke is a major cause of disability with mainly affecting trunk mobility and function. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises versus conventional therapy on trunk mobility, function, ambulation, and quality of life of stroke patients.DesignAssessor blinded randomized control trial.SettingIbrahim polyclinic—Shadman, Ch Muhammad Akram teaching hospital-Raiwind, Rasheed hospital-Defence.SubjectsChronic ischemic stroke patients.InterventionControl group (n = 21) underwent conventional treatment for stroke for 40 min/ day, 5 times/ week for 8 weeks. Experimental group (n = 20) received core stability training for additional 15 min along with conventional treatment.Main measuresMain outcome measures were Trunk impairment scale (TIS), functional ambulation category (FAC), stroke specific quality of life (SSQOL) and trunk range of motion (ROM).ResultsThe differences between the control group and experimental group post-treatment were statistically significant for trunk impairment, functional ambulation, quality of life, and frontal plane trunk motion (p-value < 0.05) with higher mean values for core stabilization training. The frontal plane trunk mobility and rotation showed non-significant differences post-treatment (p-value > 0.05).ConclusionThis study concluded that core stabilization training is better as compared to the conventional physical therapy treatment for improving trunk impairments, functional ambulation and quality of life among patients of stroke. The core stabilization training is also more effective in improving trunk mobility in sagittal plane. This study is registered in Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials IRCT20210614051578N1 and was approved by the local research ethics committee of Riphah International University.

The Role of Core Stability Exercises on Internal Rotator Cuff Muscles Strength and its Motor Function in Amateur Archers

Purpose: Most studies have examined the effect of stretching and strengthening exercises on the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint). However, due to the importance of the relationship between core stability and pectoral girdle, especially in archery athletes, this study aimed to investigate the effect of six weeks of core stability exercises on the internal rotator muscle strength of the glenohumeral joint and its motor function in male archers. Methods: For this purpose, 30 athletes were randomly divided into 2 groups of 15: with core stability exercises (experimental group) and without core stability exercises (control group). The motor function was measured using the upper quarter Y-balance test (UQYBT), and the muscle strength of the lumbar muscles was measured using a hand-held dynamometer (HHD). Then, the experimental group underwent a selected exercise program for 6 weeks. Both groups were tested again (post-test). SPSS software version 21 was used to analyze the collected data; also, independent and dependent samples t-tests were used to compare the data. The significance level in the test was determined at 95%. Results: Changes in posttest results on internal rotator muscle strength (P=0.001) and motor function (P=0.022) showed a significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: Therefore, due to the effect of core stability exercises on the above variables, it is recommended that archery athletes, in addition to specific exercises, do such exercises to improve the function of the glenohumeral joint.

Effect of core stability exercises on dynamic balance and agility in amateur badminton players

Background: Badminton is considered one of the most popular and agile racket sport all over the globe which requires good stability and agile footwork to match the pace of the shuttle, with core stability being the basic foundation of the body. Aim and Objectives: To determine the effect of core stability Exercises on dynamic balance and agility in Amateur Badminton Players. Methodology: After the study design was formulated, ethical clearance was taken from IEC. Total no. of participants screened were 75, amongst them, 40 were included in the study on the basis of inclusion criteria. Participants were randomly divided into groups of 2 i.e., Experimental group (Group A) (n=20), and Conventional Group (Group B) (n=20). Pre assessment was done for dynamic Balance using Star Excursion Balance Test and for Agility, Illinois Agility test was used. Further, the study was conducted for 4 weeks followed by post assessment after 4 weeks. Statical analysis was done using paired t test and unpaired t test and conclusion was drawn. Result:Post intervention, it was seen that there was significant improvement in terms of dynamic balance and agility within the group with p< 0.001 for both. However, Group B did not have any significant result. Between the Groups comparison relieved that, a significance difference of

Effects of Core Stabilization Exercise Programs on Changes in Erector Spinae Contractile Properties and Isokinetic Muscle Function of Adult Females with a Sedentary Lifestyle

This study aimed to investigate the effect of core stabilization exercises on the contractile properties and isokinetic muscle function of adult females with a sedentary lifestyle. We enrolled 105 adult females. Tensiomyography was performed on the erector spinae, and the isokinetic muscular functional test was performed on the trunk at an angular velocity of 60°/s and 90°/s. All participants performed the exercise for 60 min per day, 3 times a week, for 7 weeks. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was performed at a significance level of 0.05. Tensiomyography (TMG) of the erector spinae revealed no significant post-exercise change in the contraction time; however, there was a significant post-exercise increase in the maximum radial displacement and mean velocity until 90% of the TMG was displaced. Additionally, the isokinetic muscular functional test of the trunk revealed a significant post-exercise increase in almost all variables. Our findings demonstrated that the core stabilization exercise reduced stiffness in the erector spinae, increased the velocity of erector spinae contraction, and effectively improved the isokinetic muscular function of the trunk.

Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, and Perceived Appearance in Children With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercises on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength, walking capacity, and perceived appearance in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. This is an evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled trial. A total of 30 patients were randomly allocated to either a training group (n = 15, age = 13.8 ± 2.8 yrs, Cobb angle = 19.3 ± 6 degrees, Risser sign: n(1) = 1; n(2-4) = 14) or a control group (n = 15, age = 15.8 ± 3.4 yrs, Cobb angle = 20.8 ± 7.9 degrees, Risser sign: n(1) = 1; n(2-4) = 14). The training group received core stabilization exercises in addition to the traditional scoliosis exercises for 8 wks. The control group only received the traditional scoliosis exercises for 8 wks. Spirometry, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, 6-min walking test, peripheral muscle strength, and the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale were assessed at the beginning and end of the study. The training group showed statistically significant improvements in maximal inspiratory pressure, maximum expiratory pressure, and Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale score (respectively, mean changes = 17.4 ± 5.2 cmH2O; 10.6 ± 4.3 cmH2O; 2.4 ± 1.6), which were significantly larger compared with the control group (P < 0.05). Core stabilization exercises given in addition to the traditional scoliosis exercise can improve respiratory muscle strength and perceived appearance in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Complete the self-assessment activity and evaluation online at http://www.physiatry.org/JournalCME. Upon completion of this article, the reader should be able to: (1) Determine the evaluation methods required for scoliosis patients; (2) Evaluate respiratory parameters in scoliosis patients; and (3) Plan and implement an exercise program for scoliosis patients. Advanced. The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Comparative effects of Core Stability Exercises and Endurance Training in Patients with Mechanical Low Back Pain

Low back pain is a major health problem resulting in psychosocial and physical disability. The prevalence of LBP and risk of recurrence is rising due to the sedentary life style, poor postural awareness and short term oriented intervention plans. It is the need of the time to design one or more exercise plans that can improve pain and functional disability and prevent recurrence of symptoms in patients with mechanical low back pain. Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the effects of core stability exercises and endurance training on the pain and functional disability in the population having mechanical low back pain. Materials and Methods: It was a quasi-experimental study with 74 patients with chronic low back pain, divided equally in two groups containing 37 patients each. Both groups were treated with baseline of moist heat pack in combination with interferential. Group A was treated with core stability exercises and group B was treated with endurance training for five times a week. Pre and post treatment scores were compared with NPRS for intensity of pain and Oswestry Disability Index for functional disability scores. Results: Data was analysis by SPSS.25 on 74 patients. In type of pain, about 79% of patients were suffering from moderate and severe type of pain while there were only 21% of patients who came with mild pain in both groups. Independent t-test was applied for changes between the group on NPRS scale, the results shows significant results with p&lt;0.05. In core stability group the difference between pretreatment and post treatment was 6.08 to 1.4 and in stability group the difference was 6.13 to 1.10. Endurance training exercises on ODI, there was no one with severe disability, and 94.6 %were with minimal disability and only 5.4 % were with moderate disability. It shows that endurance training exercises were better than stability exercises. Conclusion: It is concluded that endurance training has more clinical difference on outcome measures of NPRS and ODI as compared to core stability exercises in patients with mechanical low back pain.

Effect of Core Stability Exercise in Preventing Diastasis Recti Abdominis among Normal Birth Delivery of Postpartum Mothers: Meta-Analysis

Background: Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a separation that occurs in the abdominal muscles, namely between the two rectus abdominis muscles. This separation is precisely in the linea alba which is the midline of the abdomen. DRA is characterized by two things, namely the widening of the inter-recti distance (IRD) and the appearance of a bulge in the abdomen. This is due to stretching and weakness of the linea alba. This study aims to analyze the effect of core stability exercise on reducing diastasis recti abdominis in normal postpartum mothers based on the results of a number of previous primary studies. Subjects and Method : This study uses a meta-analysis method with articles searched using the search keywords "Core stability exercise" AND "diastasis recti abdominis" OR "normal post partum" OR "caliper" OR "ultrasonography" OR "Randomized Controlled Trial" OR "RCT" from PubMed, Google Scholar and Scopus and processed using RevMan 5.3. Results : 9 RCT articles that fit into the inclusion criteria, with a total of 319 samples. Normal post­partum mothers with diastasis recti abdominis who received core stability exercise had an average caliper score of 4.71 units lower than those without core stability exercise, and the effect was statistically significant (SMD= -4.71; 95% CI -8.05 to -1.37; p= 0.060). Normal postpartum mothers with diastasis recti abdominis who received core stability exercise had an average ultrasound score of 0.80 units lower than those without core stability exercise, and the effect was statistically significant (SMD= -0.80; 95% CI -1.62 to 0.02; p= 0.060). In other words, core stability exercise is effective in reducing diastasis recti abdominis in normal postpartum mothers. Conclusion: Core stability exercise has an effect on reducing diastasis recti abdominis in mothers after normal delivery. Keywords: post partum, diastasis recti abdominis, core stability exercise, calipers, ultrasound Correspondence: Feny Oktaviyani. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: fenyokta89@gmail.com. Mobile: +6281312500­575. Indonesian Journal of Medicine (2022), 07(02): 188-199 https://doi.org/10.26911/theijmed.2022.07.02.07

Effect of core stabilization exercises on lumbar lordotic angle in patients with lumbar disc degeneration

IntroductionAlthough core stabilization exercises (CSEs) prove to be effective in patients with various musculoskeletal disorders, their impact in lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) has not been fully investigated. This study aimed to examine the effects of CSEs on lumbar lordotic angle (LLA), pain intensity, and functional disability in patients with LDD.MethodsOverall, 97 adult patients of both genders with LDD were randomly assigned to the study or control group. The study group (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 48) received CSEs in addition to traditional physical therapy; the control group (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 49) received only traditional physical therapy, 3 sessions per week for 12 weeks. LLA, pain intensity, and functional disability were determined before and after the treatment program. LLA was measured with the Surgimap Spine software on marked lateral view X-ray films (OmniDiagnost Eleva); pain intensity was evaluated with visual analogue scale (VAS); functional disability was assessed with Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).ResultsThere was no significant pre-treatment difference between the groups in LLA (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; = 0.84), VAS (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; = 0.49), or ODI (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; = 0.12). Significant post-treatment differences were observed in both groups in all variables (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; = 0.001). However, there was a significant decrease in the mean post-treatment values of all variables (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; = 0.001) in the study group compared with the control group.ConclusionsCSEs could provide an additional effect of improving LLA, pain intensity, and functional abilities in patients with LDD.

Investigation of the Persistence and Effects of Core Stability Exercises on Disability and Dynamic Balance in Women with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Investigation of the Persistence and Effects of Core Stability Exercises on Disability and Dynamic Balance in Women with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Effects of core stabilization exercise and strengthening exercise on proprioception, balance, muscle thickness and pain related outcomes in patients with subacute nonspecific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundTherapeutic exercises are used in clinical practice for patients with low back pain (LBP). Core stabilization exercises can retrain the important function of local trunk muscles and increase the accuracy of the sensory integration process for stability of the spine in individuals with LBP. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two different exercise regimes, Core stabilization exercises (CSE) and Strengthening exercise (STE), on proprioception, balance, muscle thickness and pain-related outcomes in patients with subacute non-specific low back pain (NSLBP).MethodsThirty-six subacute NSLBP patients, [mean age, 34.78 ± 9.07 years; BMI, 24.03 ± 3.20 Kg/m2; and duration of current pain, 8.22 ± 1.61 weeks], were included in this study. They were randomly allocated into either CSE (n = 18) or STE groups (n = 18). Exercise training was given for 30 min, three times per week, for up to 4 weeks. Proprioception, standing balance, muscle thickness of transversus abdominis (TrA) and lumbar multifidus (LM), and pain-related outcomes, comprising pain, functional disability and fear of movement, were assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention.ResultsThe CSE group demonstrated significantly more improvement than the STE group after 4 weeks of intervention. Improvements were in: proprioception [mean difference (95% CI): − 0.295 (− 0.37 to − 0.2), effect size: 1.38, (p < 0.001)], balance: single leg standing with eyes open and eyes closed on both stable and unstable surfaces (p < 0.05), and percentage change of muscle thickness of TrA and LM (p < 0.01). Although both exercise groups gained relief from pain, the CSE group demonstrated greater reduction of functional disability [effect size: 0.61, (p < 0.05)] and fear of movement [effect size: 0.80, (p < 0.01)]. There were no significant adverse effects in either type of exercise program.ConclusionDespite both core stabilization and strengthening exercises reducing pain, core stabilization exercise is superior to strengthening exercise. It is effective in improving proprioception, balance, and percentage change of muscle thickness of TrA and LM, and reducing functional disability and fear of movement in patients with subacute NSLBP.Trial registrationThai Clinical Trial Registry (TCTR20180822001; August 21, 2018).

Effects of core stabilization exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy in the management of patients with non-specific chronic low back pain

Purpose: Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is a multifaceted type of low back pain affecting the biology, social and psychological aspect of an individual. Although it seems clear that core stabilization and cognitive behavioural therapy administered individually had been shown to be effective in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain, but the comparative efficacy of both interventions has not been satisfactorily studied. This study compared the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy and core stabilization exercise on pain-related disability, psychological status and sleep disturbance in patients with NSCLBP.

불안정한 지면에서 코어 안정화 운동이 초등학생의 하지정렬과 균형능력에 미치는 영향

Unlike boy students, girl students usually stop growing at the age of 12-14, so an appropriate exercise program should be developed as they go on to the higher grades. Therefore, this study tried to find the effect of core stability exercise using unstable surfaces on the lower body alignment and balance capacity of children, targeting a total of 32 girl students in their 4th-6th grades of the elementary school, including 16 students in exercise group exercising two times a week for 24 weeks and 16 students in control group. In the leg flexion angle, leg tilt, calcaneal bone angle, clacaneal bone tilt and Pedalo score the exercise group showed a statistically significant difference between pre-exercise and post-exercise. The control group showed no significant difference between pre-exercise and post-exercise. Through this study, we could find that the participation in core stability exercise on unstable surfaces can bring many positive changes to the lower body alignment of elementary school students.

Effect of Core Stability Exercises with Conventional Physiotherapy in Reducing Pain among Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: RCT

Low backache is common among urban society. It is one of the main reasons for activity limitation and absenteeism from work Purpose: To compare role of swiss ball-based core stability exercise and conventional physiotherapy among patients of non-specific low backache in reducing pain and improving function Study Design: Randomized clinical trial Methodology: Current project was conducted at Ehsan Rehab Physiotherapy Clinic and Mumtaz Bukhtawar Trust Hospital, Lahore. Patients (n=74) aging between 25-50 years with nonspecific low backache were randomized into 2 groups. Thirty-seven patients were present in each of Group A and in Group B. Group A was treated with conventional physiotherapy treatment (Controlled Electrotherapy Treatment along with Conventional Exercises). Group B was treated with (Controlled Electrotherapy Treatment along with Core Stability Exercises on Swiss Ball). Oswestry disability index and numeric pain rating scale were used as outcome measuring tools Statistical analysis: The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 25 Results: There was a large improvement in pain intensity and improvement in functional limitation in both groups. However, group B showed that there was a more substantial improvement in pain and functional disability Conclusion: It was concluded that core stability based on Swiss ball exercises was more effective than conventional physiotherapy treatment in improving pain and function in patients of nonspecific low backache Key Words: Core Stability, Swiss Ball Exercises, Physical Therapy, Electrotherapy and Backache.

MP51-05 IMPACT OF CORE STABILITY EXERCISES ON FUNCTIONAL URINARY INCONTINENCE IN CHILDREN

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the effects of core stability exercises on improvement of non-neuropathic urinary incontinence in children.METHODS:Thirty children (aged 5-12 years, 23 girls...

Effect of core stability exercise on activation of abdominal muscles and lumbar flexibility in men with specific chronic low back pain

Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation is the most common specific cause of chronic low back pain and exercise therapy is one of the goals of its management. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of core stability exercises on activation of abdominal muscles and flexibility of lumbar in men with disc herniation.Materials and Methods: The subjects of this clinical trial study were 20 young and middle-aged men with lumbar disc herniation referred to physiotherapy in rasht in first half of year 1399 who were randomly divided into two groups of core stability exercises (n=10) and control (n=10). The electrical activity of the internal oblique, external oblique, and rectus abdominis muscles was measured by electromyography and abdominal muscle strength by straight leg raising test and flexibility by sit and reach test. Training protocol of intervention group included 8 weeks of core stability exercise, while the control group was only followed up. Statistical analysis was performed using paired t test an analysis of covariance test with SPSS software.Results: Activation of 3 muscles and strength and flexibility after 8 week of exercise had a significant improvement(p<0/05)but changes were not significant in control group. However, analysis of covariance showed a difference between two groups in activation of all three muscles and flexibility(p<0/05)But no significant difference was observed in muscle strength.Conclusion: Our findings showed, people with disc herniation experience greater activation, strength, and flexibility in trunk muscles after core stability exercise thus can be considered in rehabilitation.

The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercise with the Abdominal Drawing-in Maneuver Technique versus General Strengthening Exercise on Lumbar Segmental Motion in Patients with Clinical Lumbar Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial with 12-Month Follow-Up.

Trunk stability exercises that focus on either deep or superficial muscles might produce different effects on lumbar segmental motion. This study compared outcomes in 34 lumbar instability patients in two exercises at 10 weeks and 12 months follow up. Participants were divided into either Core stabilization (deep) exercise, incorporating abdominal drawing-in maneuver technique (CSE with ADIM), or General strengthening (superficial) exercise (STE). Outcome measures were pain, muscle activation, and lumbar segmental motion. Participants in CSE with ADIM had significantly less pain than those in STE at 10 weeks. They showed significantly more improvement of abdominal muscle activity ratio than participants in STE at 10 weeks and 12 months follow-up. Participants in CSE with ADIM had significantly reduced sagittal translation at L4-L5 and L5-S1 compared with STE at 10 weeks. Participants in CSE with ADIM had significantly reduced sagittal translations at L4-L5 and L5-S1 compared with participants in STE at 10 weeks, whereas STE demonstrated significantly increased sagittal rotation at L4-L5. However, at 12 months follow-up, levels of lumbar sagittal translation were increased in both groups. CSE with ADIM which focuses on increasing deep trunk muscle activity can reduce lumbar segmental translation and should be recommended for lumbar instability.

Influences of Kinesio Taping with Therapeutic Exercise in Patients with Low Back Pain.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of core stability exercise combined with Kinesio taping on pain, endurance, and balance in patients with lower back pain (LBP). 46 patients with LBP were recruited and randomly allocated into the core stability exercise with taping (CSET) group and the core stability exercise (CSE) group. All participants performed core stability exercises for 40 min/day, 5 times/week for 8 weeks, and additional Kinesio taping was applied to the lower backs in the CSET group. The primary outcome measure was the pain intensity using the visual analog scale, and secondary outcome measures were trunk endurance and balance using the Biering-Sorensen test and force plate, respectively. After the intervention, the CSET group showed significant improvements in pain and postural balance compared to the CSE group (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in trunk endurance between two groups (p > 0.05). This study found that core stability exercise was effective in reducing pain and enhancing balance in patients with LBP, and demonstrated that the application of additional Kinesio taping further increased these effects. Therefore, we recommend that core exercise combined with Kinesio taping may be used to improve the pain and postural balance of patients with LBP in clinics.