Comparison of muscle activation imbalance following core stability or general exercises in nonspecific low back pain: a quasi-randomized controlled trial

ConclusionsBoth exercise programs reduced pain and disability and made or kept trunk muscle activation imbalance to the left side. The effects of two exercises on pain, disability and antagonist coactivation or imbalance ratios were not different.Trial registrationThis study was registered in the Iranian Clinical Trial Center with the codeIRCT201111098035N1, Registered Jan 21, 2013.
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research