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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(3), pp. 583 - 589
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130312
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Effectiveness of Isolated Lumbar Extension Resistance and Core Stabilization Exercise on Lumbar Disc Herniation
Praveen Kumar K 1, Dhanusia S. 2,*, S. Yuvarani 3, Prathap Suganthirababu 2, Pradeep Balakrishnan 3, Laveena S. 2, Vignesh Srinivasan 4, Priyadarshini K. 2, Vanitha J. 2, Santhanalakshmi S. 2
1 College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
2 Department of Neuro, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 60210, India
3 Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia
4 Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, India
ABSTRACT
Background: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a prevalent spinal disorder causing pain, mobility restrictions, and functional limitations. Although exercise therapy is a primary conservative treatment, the effectiveness of different methods for LDH remains unclear. While isolated lumbar extension resistance training targets lumbar extensor strength, core stabilization exercises focus on enhancing spinal stability. This study evaluates and compares both approaches in managing pain, disability, and recovery in LDH patients. Methods: Thirty patients with lumbar disc herniation were divided randomly into two groups (15 each). Group A performed lumbar extension resistance exercises, while Group B did core stabilization exercises, both for 25 minutes, three times a week. Pain and function were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale and Oswestry Disability Index. The outcomes were measured at baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention. Results: Isolated lumbar extension resistance exercise demonstrated superior outcomes, with VAS and ODI mean values of 2.87 and 20.13, respectively, indicating greater pain relief and functional improvement. In contrast, core stabilization exercises resulted in VAS and ODI mean values of 5.94 and 30.80. Both interventions were statistically significant (p < .005), highlighting the greater effectiveness of isolated lumbar extension resistance exercise in managing pain and disability in individuals with LDH. Conclusions: Isolated lumbar extension resistance and core stabilization exercises effectively reduced pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation. However, isolated lumbar extension resistance exercises proved more effective, resulting in greater functional improvement, stability, and pain relief.
KEYWORDS
Prolapsed Disc, Radiculopathy, Pain Reduction, Visual Analog Scale, Oswestry Disability Index
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Praveen Kumar K , Dhanusia S. , S. Yuvarani , Prathap Suganthirababu , Pradeep Balakrishnan , Laveena S. , Vignesh Srinivasan , Priyadarshini K. , Vanitha J. , Santhanalakshmi S. , "Effectiveness of Isolated Lumbar Extension Resistance and Core Stabilization Exercise on Lumbar Disc Herniation," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 583 - 589, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130312.
(b). APA Format:
Praveen Kumar K , Dhanusia S. , S. Yuvarani , Prathap Suganthirababu , Pradeep Balakrishnan , Laveena S. , Vignesh Srinivasan , Priyadarshini K. , Vanitha J. , Santhanalakshmi S. (2025). Effectiveness of Isolated Lumbar Extension Resistance and Core Stabilization Exercise on Lumbar Disc Herniation. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(3), 583 - 589. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130312.