AB1608 THE EFFECT OF REMOTE AND FACE-TO-FACE PREVENTIVE REHABILITATION ON THE THICKNESS OF THE MUSCLES AROUND THE SPINE

Background In these days when it is extremely important to use resources efficiently, ways reduce the cost caused by low back and neck pain are sought. Investigating architectural features of muscles around spine also an part this search [1]. It a rational approach prevent spinal problems before they occur, rather than treat them. addition, very for prevention health that approaches can be offered at in pandemic conditions disadvantageous situations such as settlements rural areas. Objectives This research aims investigate effectiveness remote face-to-face stabilization exercises on thickness activation asymptomatic desk-based office workers. Methods Individuals between ages 18-55 who did not have chronic were included study. While group exercised under supervision physiotherapist, telerehabilitation (TR) with video conferencing asynchronous recordings. Both groups performed progressive 3 week 8 weeks. The Internal Oblique, External Sternocleidomastoideus Upper Trapezius rest, Transversus Abdominis (TrA) rest during contraction measured portable ultrasound (Sonostar, China) (Image 1). TrA was stabilizer. Compliance exercise evaluated diary. Results 24 individuals, 12 TR group, mean age 28.41(5.94) participated Age, gender distribution, baseline values similar (p>0.05). both groups, right left resting contraction, Oblique thicknesses increased (p<0.05). found level muscle, change internal oblique muscle developed more group. other hand, increase observed (p<0.05) However, there no significant Conclusion According preliminary results further improves thickness, activation, amount deep stabilizer muscles. TR, positive developments muscles, but upper which superficial muscle. reason situation may postural compensations occur [2]. As result, methods cause spine. if possible, require intense attention, exercises, efficiency. studies through instructive. References [1] Wong, A.Y., et al., Do various characteristics transversus abdominis lumbar multifidus predict clinical outcomes nonspecific pain? A systematic review. Pain, 2013. 154(12): p. 2589-2602. [2] Beit Yosef, A., Perceived feasibility occupation-based intervention older adults Israel. Hong Kong Journal Occupational Therapy, 2022: 15691861221080311. Image 1. Muscle (a) (b) Acknowledgements study supported TUBITAK project number 121S142. Disclosure Interests None Declared.