Effects of core-stabilization and trunk balance exercises on clinical parameters in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain – a randomized pilot study

Introduction and aim. This study compared the efficacy of core stabilization (CSE) trunk balance exercises (TBE) with flexibility training on pain-related disability (PRD), psychological status (PS) fear avoidance belief (FAB) in patients non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). Material methods. Twenty-eight (28) participants diagnosed NSCLBP were randomly assigned into CSE, TBE, control groups (CG). Participants CSE (n=10); TBE (n=8) CG (n=10) received exercise, exercise care advice respectively. All addition to treatment their respective groups. Assessment outcomes done at baseline, end 4 th 8 week. Results. There was significant improvement all weeks; PRD (p=0.005, p=0.008, p=0.005), PS: depression p=0.007); anxiety p=0.007) FAB about work p=0.007, p=0.005); physical activity p=0.018, p=0.006). Comparison between showed no difference (p>0.05) Conclusion. Both are effective improving PRD, PS NSCLBP.