Effects of the Russian current in the treatment of low back pain in women: blinded, randomized clinical trial

Low back pain (LBP) is a high impact condition that affects the working population, generating social and economic repercussions, the most relevant symptoms being pain and functional disability. Conservative treatment is often based on stabilizing spinal muscles with exercises: the Russian current (RC) is reported as an alternative, because it promotes muscle contraction, providing muscle strengthening and hypertrophy.

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - October 10, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Carla Elis Batistella, Fernanda Bidin, Isabela Giacomelli, Milena Aparecida Nunez, Eduardo Gasoto, Carlos Eduardo de Albuquerque, Lucinar Jupir Forner Flores, Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini Source Type: research