A Randomized Controlled Trial of Core Strengthening Exercises in U.S. Air Force Helicopter Crewmembers with Low Back Pain

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if 5 core strengthening exercises would decrease pain severity and related disability in U.S. Air Force helicopter aircrew members with low back pain. The study was a randomized control group repeated measures design. The experimental manipulation consisted of a set of 5 core strengthening exercises performed 4 days a week for 12 weeks. Twelve participants were enrolled and 5 were randomized to the intervention group. Core strengthening exercises were effective in reducing in-flight pain and led to a reduction in pain symptoms and disability over the 12 week study period as compared to those participants who maintained their regular exercise regimen.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 13, 2014
Accession Number
ADA616026

Entities

People

  • Anthony P. Tvaryanas
  • Christine S. Kabban
  • Linda Currier
  • Timothy Plante
  • Yvonne Brandt

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Frequency
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Helicopters
  • Intervention
  • Lower Extremity
  • Motor Skills
  • Pain
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Therapy
  • Upper Extremity

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