Individualised exercise for patients with persistent low back pain and lateral abdominal muscle impairments: a randomised feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This parallel randomised control trial assessed feasibility of an exercise intervention for individuals with low back pain and maladaptive changes in lateral abdominal muscle contraction. Feasibility was assessed considering participant retention, program adherence and a preliminary evaluation of intervention efficacy.

Methods

Sixty adults (40 female, 20 male, average 54.2 years of age) with persistent low back pain and maladaptive changes in lateral abdominal muscle contraction were randomly assigned to fully or partially individualised versions of the 12-week program. All participants received motor control and graded activity exercise individualised to their low back pain symptoms, impairments and functional goals. Additionally, participants in the fully indivi

SUBMITTER: Prentice CLS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12621391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature