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KMID : 0357220060180020001
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2006 Volume.18 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.6
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The Effects of Dry-Hydrotherapy on The Low Back Disability and Pain for Patients with Low Back Pain
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Song Chang-Ho
Bae Ha-Suk
Lee Seung-Won
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Abstract
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Purpose:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of dry-hydrotherapy to release pain in patient with low back pain.
Methods: The subjects of the study were fifty patient with low back pain in orthopedic clinic. Fifty patients who had low back pain were randomly divided into 2 groups, 1) dry-hydrotherapy group 2) control group. Visual analog scale(VAS) and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire were measured before and after treatment. The treatment plan Was as follows; 15 min. exercise per day and 5 days per week for 2 weeks.
Results: 1. Before dry-hydrotherapy, there was no significant difference in VAS score and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire score between two groups. 2. The VAS score was significantly decreased in both groups after 2-week dry-hydrotherapy and the decrease in the AS score in dry-hydrotherapy group was significantly lower than in control group. 3. The Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire score was significantly decreased in both groups after 2-week dry-hydrotherapy and the decrease in Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire score dry-hydrotherapy group was significantly lower than in control group.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the dry-hydrotherapy was effective to alleviate pain in patients with low back pain.
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KEYWORD
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Dry-hydrotherapy, Low back pain, Visual analog scale, Oswestry low back pain questionnaire
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