Trunk Stabilization Exercises Research Articles

Effect of telerehabilitation applied during COVID-19 isolation period on physical fitness and quality of life in overweight and obese individuals.

Background/objectivesThe aim of the study was to examine the effects of exercise training through telerehabilitation applied during COVID-19 isolation period on overweight and obese individuals on physical fitness and quality of life.Subjects/methodsIn our study, 41 participants between the ages of 18–65 years and whose BMI values were 25 kg/m2 and above were randomly divided into two groups as telerehabilitation group (n: 21) and control group (n: 20). Exercise training applied to the telerehabilitation group with remote live connection included warm-up exercises, trunk stabilization exercises and breathing exercises under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 6 weeks, 3 days in a week. The control group was only informed about the importance of exercise for one session and evaluated at baseline and after 6 weeks. The physical fitness levels of individuals was assessed by Senior Fitness Test protocol and quality of life by Short Form-36.ResultsAs a result of the study, statistically significant improvements were obtained in all parameters of physical fitness, quality of life in the telerehabilitation group (p < 0.05). In the difference values of the two groups, all parameters of physical fitness and quality of life were observed that there were statistically significant differences in favor of telerehabilitation group (p < 0.05).ConclusionsAs a result, it was found that exercise training applied through telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic process was an effective, safe and viable approach in overweight and obese individuals. In the future, studies investigating the long-term effectiveness of telerehabilitation in this population are needed.

The effect of neck-trunk stabilization exercises in cerebral palsy: randomized controlled trial.

To investigate the effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises on communication, speech performance, activities of daily living and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy (CP). In this prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial, forty children with CP were randomly assigned to Study and Control groups. The study group was received structured neck and trunk stabilization exercises in addition to NDT-B approach. Control group was received NDT-B approach. An oral-motor rehabilitation/therapy was trained to all children. Both groups' trainings were provided for six weeks, with a 45-minute session two times a week. Outcome measures were Communication Function Classification System and Visual Analogue Scale to evaluate communication level; Katz Scale to measure activities of daily living; Viking Speech Scale (VSS) to classify children's speech performance and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) to measure the quality of life. The results showed that the communication level and Physical Functioning Score of PedsQL are increased significantly in the study group. VSS is found higher than control at 18th weeks for long term follow up in the study group. This study highlights the positive effects of stabilization exercises on children's speech performance, Physical Functioning of PedsQL and communication level. Additionally, children' communication skills between them and their caregivers have affected positively and so that this situation provides more qualified daily lives to the children.

척추옆굽음증을 가진 중학생에게 로보-승마운동이 Cobb"s 각도와 스쿼트 동작 시 양쪽 몸통근육 활성화 비율 차이에 미치는 영향

This study was aimed to effects of robo-horseback riding on Cobb’s angle, and percentage difference of bilateral muscle activities during squat for middle school students with scoliosis. Eleven middle-school students with scoliosis participated in this study. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups, i.e trunk stabilization exercise group(TSEx, n=5) and robo-horseback riding exercise group(RHBREx, n=6). Each group practiced their exercise program for 50 minutes, twice a week over 4 weeks. We measured Cobb’s angle and bilateral trunk muscle activities during squat before and after intervention. The variables were analyzed by Shapiro-Wilk test, ANCOVA, and paired t-test. The result showed that RHBREx significantly decreased Cobb’s angle, and percentage difference of bilateral trunk muscle activities both rectus abdominis and external oblique during squat compared to the TSEx(p<.05). Two groups significantly decreased Cobb’s angle after intervention(p<.05), and RHBREx significantly decreased percentage difference of bilateral trunk muscle activities of rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique and erect spinae during squat(p<.05). This study found that robo-horseback riding exercise positive effect on erected the spine and using the bilateral trunk muscle together for middle school student with scoliosis than trunk stabilization exercise.

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.

The Effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy on Feeding and Swallowing Activities in Children with Cerebral Palsy.

This study investigated the effect of the structured Neurodevelopmental Therapy Method-Bobath (NDT-B) approach on the feeding and swallowing activity of patients with cerebral palsy (CP) and feeding difficulties. In addition to feeding and oral motor intervention strategies (OMIS), and nutrition-related caregiver training (NRCT), and the NDT-B, which was structured to increase trunk and postural control, was added to the therapy program. Forty patients with CP, with a mean age of 3.25 ± 0.927years, were classified using the Gross Motor Function Classification System, Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System, and Mini-Manual Ability Classification System. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups as OMIS + NRCT (n = 20) and OMIS + NRCT + NDT-B (n = 20). The program was applied for 6weeks, 2days/week, for 45min. The patients were evaluated using the Trunk Impairment Scale, Schedule for Oral Motor Assessment, and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory before and after 6weeks. The trunk control of the OMIS + NRCT + NDT-B group was superior to the other group (P = 0.026). Although there was an improvement in the groups according to the subcategories of SOMA, the OMIS + NRCT + NDT-B group was superior in the trainer cup and puree subcategories of SOMA (P = 0.05). A significant correlation was observed between trunk control and oral motor functions in children with CP, and the eating function of children in the OMIS + NRCT + NDT-B group further improved. NDT-B-based neck and trunk stabilization exercises should be added to the treatment programs.Trial Registration NCT04403113.

Effects of Trunk Stability Exercises and Thoracic Manipulation on Spine Flexibility in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients

Effects of Trunk Stability Exercises and Thoracic Manipulation on Spine Flexibility in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients

Pelvic Belt Wearing during Exercise Improves Balance of Patients with Stroke: A Randomized, Controlled, Preliminary Trial

ObjectivesTo investigate whether wearing a pelvic belt during a trunk stability exercise program positively affects balance in patients with stroke. Materials and MethodsTwenty-four patients with stroke were randomly allocated to the experimental or control group and performed a 60-min general physical therapy and an additional 30-min trunk stability exercise (five times/week for 6 weeks). Those in the experimental and control groups performed the trunk stability exercises with and without wearing the pelvic belt, respectively. ResultsThe experimental group showed a significantly greater magnitude of improvements in balance than the control group (Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke: +18.3%, F (1, 22)=14.350, p=.001, η2=.395; Berg Balance Scale: +11%, F (1, 22)=19.062, p=.000, η2=.464; Timed Up and Go Test: −10.5%, F (1, 22)=8.562, p=.008, η2=.280; center of pressure path length with eyes open: −15.1%, F (1, 22)=6.770, p=.016, η2=.235; center of pressure path length with eyes closed: -19.5%, F (1, 22)=9.256, p=.006, η2=.296; center of pressure path velocity with eyes open: -22.6%, F (1, 22)=37.747, p=.000, η2=.632; center of pressure path velocity with eyes closed: −13.9%, F (1, 22)=6.511, p=.018, η2=.228, respectively). ConclusionsWearing a pelvic belt while performing trunk stability exercise programs could be a more effective approach for improving balance in patients with stroke.

Effect of the Untact Trunk Stabilization Exercise Program on Muscle Thickness, Trunk Strength, Maximal Expiratory Flow, and Static Balance

Effect of the Untact Trunk Stabilization Exercise Program on Muscle Thickness, Trunk Strength, Maximal Expiratory Flow, and Static Balance

Effects of trunk stabilization exercise on pulmonary function, maximal oxygen uptake, and heart rate of short-term non-smokers

Effects of trunk stabilization exercise on pulmonary function, maximal oxygen uptake, and heart rate of short-term non-smokers

Effects of Trunk Stabilization Exercise Using Active Vibration on Spinal Alignment in Normal Adult Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Although studies have been conducted on muscle thickness and balance in trunk stabilization exercise and exercise using vibration props, studies on trunk stabilization exercise using active vibration for spinal alignment are still insufficient to draw a conclusion.Objectives: To investigate the effect of trunk stabilization exercise using active vibration on the spinal alignment in adult females.Design: A randomized controlled trial.Methods: Twenty-six adult females were randomly assigned to the experimental group (active vibration) and 13 control groups (active non-vibrating) and exercised three times a week for 8 weeks. Each group was measured for spinal alignment before exercise and 8 weeks after exercise. Spinal alignment, trunk imbalance, pelvic tilt, and pelvic torsion were measured using a spinal alignment analyzer.Results: Trunk imbalance was a significantly different depending on the time in the experimental group and the control group (P .05). Pelvic torsion was no significant difference in both groups (P>.05).Conclusion: This study demonstrates that trunk stabilization exercise using active vibration has a positive effect on the alignment of the spine.

Effects of Trunk Stabilization Exercise Using Active Vibration on Spinal Alignment in Normal Adult Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Trunk Stabilization Exercise Using Active Vibration on Spinal Alignment in Normal Adult Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Immediate Effects of Neck and Trunk Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Gait in Chronic Stroke Patients

The Immediate Effects of Neck and Trunk Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Gait in Chronic Stroke Patients

Effectiveness of specific stabilization exercise compared with traditional trunk exercise in women with non-specific low back pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

BackgroundNon-specific low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. The primary physiotherapeutic treatment for LBP is physical exercise, but evidence suggesting a specific exercise as most appropriate for any given case is limited.ObjectiveTo determine if specific stabilization exercise (SSE) is more effective than traditional trunk exercise (TTE) in reducing levels of pain, disability and inflammation in women with non-specific low back pain (LBP).DesignA pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted in Rovira i Virgili University, Catalonia.MethodsThirty-nine females experiencing non-specific LBP were included in two groups: the TTE program and SSE program, both were conducted by a physiotherapist during twenty sessions. The primary outcome was pain intensity (10-cm Visual Analogue Scale). Secondary outcomes were disability (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire), and inflammation (IL-6 and TNF-α plasma levels). Measurements were taken at baseline, at half intervention, at post-intervention, and a month later.ResultsMean group differences in change from baseline to post-intervention for TTE were: −4.5 points (CI 3.3 to 5.6) for pain, −5.1 points (CI 3.0 to 7.3) for disability, 0.19 pg/mL (95% CI [−1.6–1.2]) for IL-6 levels, and 46.2 pg/mL (CI 13.0 to 85.3) for TNF-α levels. For SSE, differences were: −4.3 points (CI 3.1 to 5.6) for pain, −6.1 points (CI 3.7 to 8.6) for disability, 1.1 pg/mL (CI 0.0 to 2.1) for IL-6 levels , and 12.8 pg/mL (95% CI [−42.3–16.7]) for TNF-α levels. There were an insignificant effect size and no statistically significant overall mean differences between both groups.ConclusionThis study suggests that both interventions (traditional trunk and specific stabilization exercises) are effective in reducing pain and disability in non-specific LBP patients, but the two programs produce different degrees of inflammation change.Clinical trial registration numberNCT02103036.

Effect of trunk stabilization exercise on abdominal muscle thickness, balance and gait abilities of patients with hemiplegic stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

Trunk stability has been identified as an important prerequisite of functional movement. To investigate the effectiveness of core muscle contraction training on abdominal muscle thickness, balance, and gait ability in stroke patients. Thirty patients with stroke were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and a control group. All groups received conventional therapeutic exercise program for six weeks. The experimental groups additionally trained trunk stability exercise with abdominal hollowing or bracing maneuvers within training time. Primary outcome measures were evaluated abdominal muscle thickness using the sonography. Secondary outcome measures were evaluated by the Functional Reach Test (FRT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), 10-meter walk test (10MWT), and Timed Up and Go test (TUG). Compared with the control group, the effect of trunk stability training for the experimental groups on the abdominal muscles thickness change was observed (p < 0.05). The values in balance and gait measures, BBS, FRT, 10MWT, and TUG, showed significant improvement after the intervention periods (p < 0.05), although no significant differences were found in scores of gait and balance scales among groups. Trunk stability training with selective abdominal muscles activation has beneficial effects on abdominal muscles, balance, and mobility in stroke patients. Our findings might provide support for introducing stroke rehabilitation.

선 자세 몸통 안정화 운동이 길리안 바레 환자의 균형과 보행에 미치는 효과: 증례보고

선 자세 몸통 안정화 운동이 길리안 바레 환자의 균형과 보행에 미치는 효과: 증례보고

The Effectiveness of Trunk Stabilization Exercise Combined with Vibration for Adolescent Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain.

There are many adolescent patients complaining of low back pain, but research on it is lacking. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of trunk stabilization exercise combined with vibration on the pain, proprioception, and kinematics of the lumbar spine (LS) during sit to stand (STS) in adolescent patients with nonspecific low back pain (LBP). Fifty LBP patients were recruited and were randomly divided into two groups: Vibration group (n = 25) and placebo group (n = 25). All participants underwent 36-sessions of training consisting of six exercises. The Vibration group provided vibration stimulation during exercise, but the placebo group did not. The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and digital dual inclinometer were used to measure pain intensity and proprioception. The kinematics of the lumbar spine during STS were measured by motion capture system. After training, the pain and proprioception in the vibration group improved significantly greater than the placebo group (p < 0.05). The mobility of LS (maximum range of motion, angular velocity, lumbar to hip movement ratios) and lumbar-hip coordination during STS in the vibration group were significantly improved compared to the placebo group (p < 0.05). Thus, trunk stabilization exercise combined with vibration may be used to improve the pain, proprioception, and kinematic of the lumbar spine during sit to stand in adolescent patients with LBP.

Effect of trunk stabilization exercises on upper limb recovery in chronic stroke

Background: The trunk being the central key point of the body, proximal trunk control may be a prerequisite for distal limb movement control and functional activities. Sitting balance and selective trunk movements remain impaired together with limbs after stroke. Selective trunk muscle exercises are administered for rehabilitation of lower limb in reference to better trunk control, but therewith of upper limb functioning isn't well established in subjects with chronic stroke. Objective: To test the consequences of trunk stabilization exercises on upper extremity recovery in chronic stroke. Method: 30 subjects with chronic stroke were randomly divided into two groups (n= 15), group I was administered conventional therapy and group II, conventional therapy together with trunk stabilization exercises for five days per week for 3 weeks. Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale for upper extremity (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) were wont to analyse objective of this study. Results: Trunk stabilization exercises were showing significantly greater change in upper limb motor recovery and functionality than only conventional therapy intervention. Within the trunk stabilization exercise group, significant change in upper limb motor recovery (p< 0.05) and functional status (p< 0.05) with 95% confidence interval were found. There was no change found on improvising strength of activity performance in WMFT scale. Conclusion: Trunk stabilization exercises together with conventional therapy enhance upper limb recovery in subjects with chronic stroke.

Effects of Trunk Stabilization Exercise While Wearing a Pelvic Compression Belt on Walking and Balancing Abilities in Patients With Stroke

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of wearing a pelvic compression belt during trunk stability exercise on balance and gait ability in patients with stroke. Thirty-six patients with stroke participated and were randomly allocated to three groups: the paretic group (trunk stability exercise wearing a pelvic belt on the paretic side), the nonparetic group (trunk stability exercise wearing a pelvic belt on the nonparetic side), or the control group (trunk stability exercise without a pelvic belt). Walking and balancing abilities were assessed before and after trunk stabilization exercise. Significantly larger gains were identified in the paretic group than in the control group for all variables (P < 0.017). In addition, significantly larger gains were observed in the paretic group than in the nonparetic group (P < 0.017) (limit of stability, 15.6%; stance phase of paretic side, 4.1%; 10-m walking test, -10.1%; 6-min walking test, 4.6%). Wearing a pelvic belt on the paretic side during trunk stabilization exercise seems to be more effective at improving the balancing and walking abilities of patients with stroke than wearing a pelvic compression belt on the nonparetic side or not wearing a pelvic belt.

고유수용성신경근촉진법을 사용한 몸통 강화 및 안정화 운동이 기저핵 뇌졸중 환자의 균형과 보행 능력에 미치는 영향

This study aimed to determine the effects of trunk strengthening and stabilization exercise using proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) on the balance and walking ability in patients with basal ganglia stroke. Five patients with basal ganglia stroke volunteered for this study. PNF trunk strengthening and stabilization exercise was performed for average 30 minutes per day, five times a week for four weeks (a total of 20 sessions). Outcome measures included one-leg standing test (OLST), Berg balance scale (BBS), and tandem walking test (TWT) for balance function, and 10 meters walk test (10WMT) for walking function. Significant improvements were found for the OLST, BBS, TWT, and 10WMT scores after the intervention (p<.05). These results suggest that trunk strengthening and stabilization exercise using the PNF may be favorably used for patients with basal ganglia stroke.

Changes of abdominal muscle activity according to trunk stabilization exercises using a Swiss ball

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the activities of the abdominal muscles according to trunk stabilization exercises using Swiss...