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It is a matter of controversy whether core stability exercise is preferred to
other types of exercise for chronic low back pain. Lumbopelvic stability is an
important element in low back pain. No study was found using lumbopelvic
stability tests in comparing core stability and other exercises. The single leg
squat, dip test, and runner pose test appear to be suitable as tests for
lumbopelvic stability. The aim of this study was to compare "core stability" and
"traditional trunk exercise" using these tests and also the Oswestry disability
questionnaire and pain intensity. Twenty-nine non-specific chronic low back pain
subjects were alternately allocated in one of the two exercise groups. For both
groups, a 16-sessions exercise program was provided. Before and after training:
(1) video was recorded while subjects performed the tests; (2) Oswestry
disability questionnaire was completed; and (3) pain intensity was measured by
visual analogue scale. The test videos were scored by three physiotherapists.
Statistical analysis revealed a significant improvement in stability test scores
(p = 0.020 and p = 0.041) and reduction in disability (p < 0.001) and pain (p <
0.001) within each group. No significant difference was seen between two groups
in the three outcomes p = 0.41, p = 0.14, and p = 0.72. Insignificant differences
between the two groups may indicate either non-specificity of CSE to increase
lumbopelvic stability or equal effectiveness of TTE and CSE on improving LPS. The
non-significant differences may also be attributable to the lack of sensitivity
of our tests to assess stability change in two groups after training given the
relatively small sample size.

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