A meta-analysis of core stability exercise versus general exercise for chronic low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To review the effects of core stability exercise or general exercise for patients with chronic low back pain (LBP).

Summary of background data

Exercise therapy appears to be effective at decreasing pain and improving function for patients with chronic LBP in practice guidelines. Core stability exercise is becoming increasingly popular for LBP. However, it is currently unknown whether core stability exercise produces more beneficial effects than general exercise in patients with chronic LBP.

Methods

Published articles from 1970 to October 2011 were identified using electronic searches. For this meta-analysis, two reviewers independently selected relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating core stability exercise versus general exercise for the

SUBMITTER: Wang XQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3524111 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature