The effect of neuro-muscular dynamic stability exercises on the balance and quality of life of hyperlordosis sufferers with non-specific chronic back pain

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Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• Mohammad Seyedahmadi ¹
• Fatemeh Amani ²
• Ladan Hosseini Abrishami ²
• Yasaman khalaghi ³

¹ Department of Sport Sciences, Velayat University, Iranshahr, Iran

² Department of Sport Sciences, Binaloud Institute of Higher Education, Mashhad, Iran

³ Department of Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction and Objective: The spinal column is a vital component of the human body, and asymmetrical pressures on its segments can lead to changes in the vertebrae. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises enhance neuromuscular coordination, benefiting strength, range of motion, and physical performance. This study was specifically designed to investigate the effects of DNS exercises on the performance and quality of life in women with hyperlordosis and chronic nonspecific low back pain, aiming to provide valuable insights into their potential as a therapeutic intervention.
Materials and Methods: The study population was comprised of women with a history of chronic low back pain in the city of Bojnourd. Thirty volunteers aged 30 to 50 years who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups of 15 experimental and control subjects. Lower limb function was assessed using the Wai test, and quality of life was evaluated using the relevant questionnaire. Lower limb function and quality of life were evaluated in the pre-test phase. DNS exercises were performed alongside correcting breathing patterns for six weeks (three sessions per week, each lasting approximately 45 minutes, including warm-up and cool-down). Data analysis was performed at a significance level 0.05 using covariance and dependent t-tests in SPSS 21.
Results: The results showed that DNS exercises significantly improved functional scores (p=0.006) and quality of life (p=0.0001) in women with hyperlordosis and chronic nonspecific low back pain.
Conclusion: Our study has shown significant improvements in balance and quality of life after six weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises in women with hyperlordosis and chronic nonspecific low back pain. This finding underscores the importance of muscle activity in the central body region for establishing optimal support for lower limb movement. Based on the improvement in muscle function in the lumbar-pelvic region, exercises based on DNS could be a valuable addition to rehabilitation programs for these conditions, potentially enhancing the quality of life of many patients.

Keywords

• DNS exercise
• dynamic neuromuscular stability exercises
• hyperlordosis
• balance
• quality of life

Main Subjects

• General Medical Conditions

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