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KMID : 1035420140020030039
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
2014 Volume.2 No. 3 p.39 ~ p.48
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Effect of Lumbar Stabilization and Isometric Lumbar Strengthening Exercises on Lumbar Strength and Extension Range in Healthy Young Adults
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Kim In-Seob
Kim Chang-Yong
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of lumbar stabilization exercise (LSE) and isometric lumbar strengthening exercise (ILSE) on lumbar strength and lumbar extension range in healthy young adults.
Method : Ten healthy young adults (six males and four females) volunteered to carry out the LSE and ILSE program for two weeks. The subjects were randomly allocated to two groups: the LSE group (n=5) and the LSE plus ILSE group (n=5). The LSE consisted of 20 minutes of exercise related to lumbar stabilization, and the ILSE was composed of five minutes of isometric stabilization exercise with a specific device. Each group exercised three times per week for two weeks. Assessment tools were made using the subjects’ isometric lumbar strength and lumbar extension range before and after the interventions.
Results : Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in isometric lumbar strength and the lumbar extension range between before and after the interventions in each group (p<.05). Also, the lumbar extension range improved significantly in the LSE plus ILSE group compared to the LSE group; however, there was no statistically significant difference in the two groups’ isometric lumbar strength (p>.05).
Conclusion : The findings suggest that ILSE might be feasible in clinical settings by offering benefits for lumbar function. Future studies will be continued.
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KEYWORD
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isometric exercise, lumbar stabilization, range of motion, strength
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