The goal of this study was to elucidate the basis for the appeal of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) and the basis upon which people distinguish between CAM and conventional medicine. Undergraduates (N = 173) rated 19 approaches to the treatment of chronic back pain on 16 rating scales. Data were analyzed via 3-mode factor analysis, which extracted conceptual dimensions common to both t...

To the Editor: Thanks to the JAOA for the concise January 2000 supplement on osteoporosis. One small addition that would be especially relevant to osteopathic practice is specific inclusion of upper back extension exercises in the management of osteoporosis. Loss of height, the most clinically available indicator of osteoporotic vertebral wedging and compression fractures, is preceded by loss o...

BACKGROUND Motor control exercises to improve control and coordination of trunk muscles and graded activity under the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy are 2 commonly used exercise therapies, yet there is little evidence to support the use of one intervention over the other. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of motor control exercises and graded a...

Objectives To examine the literature to determine if stabilisation exercises are effective for the treatment of pain and dysfunction in patients with low back pain. Data sources PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, AMED, PEDro and the Cochrane Library were searched up to October 2006. Review methods Inclusion criteria were: randomised clinical trials; in English; full publications; subjects were adults wi...

[Purpose] This study compared the isolated contraction ratios of the hip extensors, erector spinae muscles of the lumbar region, and thoracic muscles during different back extension exercises. [Subjects] Twelve males participated in this study. [Methods] The subjects performed various back extension exercises. The activities of the T7 erector spinae muscles, L3 erector spinae muscles, and the g...

Background. Low back pain is a significant issue in the field of health. Therefore, addressing new therapeutic approaches seems necessary. Objectives. The present study examined the effect of combining core stability with stretching exercises on pain intensity and motor function in people with chronic nonspecific low back pain with and without hyperlordosis. Methods. The research method was q...

BACKGROUND Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent causes of disability not only in the general population but also in athletes. Despite a large number of self-reported back specific disability questionnaires, there is no specific, well documented, outcome measure for athletes suffering from back pain. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to identify the main descriptive themes representing f...