Physiotherapia Croatica, Vol. 20 No. 1, 2022.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
Effect of therapeutic mobilization on chronic lumbar segment pain
Ivan Burić
; Klinička bolnica „Sveti Duh“, Zagreb
Sažetak
Abstract
Introduction: Most people have had at least one episode
of lumbar pain during their lifetime. Pain lasting a
minimum of three months is defined as chronic lumbar
segment pain. Chronic pain affects many activities
of daily living, such as getting up, walking, bending
over, sleeping, traveling, social interactions, but also
work activities. Therapeutic mobilization is one of the
frequently used methods in physiotherapy and the
optimal choice of therapeutic approach when one wants
to influence pain, function and activities of everyday and
working life Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the impact
of therapeutic mobilization on chronic lumbar segment
pain.
Materials and methods: The study included 30 patients
which were divided into two groups: the experimental
group (n = 15) in which, in addition to classical therapy,
mobilization of the lumbar segment was additionally
performed, and the control group (n = 15), in which
only classical physiotherapy was performed. The Visual
Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain, and lumbar
segment mobility was assessed by Fingertips to Floor
Distance test and SLR test. The quality of life of people
with chronic lumbar pain was assessed by the RollandMorris Disability Questionnaire and the Oswestry
Disability Index. Measurements were performed on the
1st and 10th therapy day.
Results: The results of this study show a statistically
significant reduction in lumbar segment pain in the
subjects of the experimental group (p <0.01), while in
other measurements the subjects of the experimental
group achieved a better result, but without statistical
significance.
Conclusion: Therapeutic mobilization reduces chronic
lumbar segment pain, but also affects the function and
improvement of daily life activities.
Ključne riječi
chronic pain, lumbar pain, mobilization, lumbar spine mobility, quality of life
Hrčak ID:
285833
URI
Datum izdavanja:
23.5.2022.
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