Stabilization Exercises Versus Flexion Exercises in Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

CONCLUSIONS: The findings from the present study reveal that flexion exercises are not inferior to and offer a similar response to stabilization exercises for the control of pain and improvements of disability in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative spondylolisthesis.IMPACT STATEMENT: Exercise is the mainstay of treatment in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative spondylolisthesis, however, there is still no consensus surrounding the superiority of any specific exercise program. This study finds that flexion exercises are not inferior to and offer a similar response to stabilization exercises.LAY SUMMARY: Exercise is the mainstay of treatment in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative spondylolisthesis, but there is no consensus on the superiority of any specific exercise program. If you have DS, flexion exercises may provide similar effects to stabilization exercises.PMID:33792726 | DOI:10.1093/ptj/pzab108

Source: Physical Therapy - April 1, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tania In és Nava-Bringas Lizbeth Olivia Romero-Fierro Yessica Patricia Trani-Chagoya Salvador Israel Mac ías-Hernández Eduardo Garc ía-Guerrero Mario Hern ández-López Coronado-Zarco Roberto Source Type: research