Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Comparison of the Effect of a Period of Aquatic and Land-Based Exercises on Pain, Disability, and Muscle Endurance in Women with Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
S. Alaei Parapari
M. Khodaei
MSc in Sports Pathology and Corrective Movements, Department of Biomechanics and Sports Pathology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
10.47176/TDASS.2019.143
Abstract
Background: Nonspecific chronic low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. Aquatic and land-based exercises are commonly used by physiotherapists for the management and treatment of chronic low back pain. Pain, functional disability, and reduced muscle endurance are frequent complaints among these patients. Objective: The present study aimed to compare the effects of a course of aquatic and land-based exercises on pain, disability, and muscle endurance in women with nonspecific chronic low back pain. Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design. Thirty women aged 20 to 45 years, selected via convenience sampling, were randomly assigned into three groups: a control group, which performed routine activities; a land-based exercise group, which performed structured exercises on the ground; and an aquatic exercise group, which performed exercises in water. The intervention lasted six weeks for both the land-based and aquatic exercise groups. Pain intensity, functional disability, and muscle endurance were assessed at pretest and posttest stages. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA, ANCOVA, independent t-tests, and paired t-tests. Results: Both aquatic and land-based exercises were effective in reducing pain, improving functional disability, and enhancing muscle endurance. Conclusion: The findings suggest that implementing aquatic or land-based exercise programs can be beneficial for women suffering from nonspecific chronic low back pain.
Keywords
Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
Aquatic Exercises
Land-Based Exercises
Pain
Disability
Muscle Endurance
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Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science
Volume 1, Issue 3
Summer 2019
Pages 143-152

  • Receive Date 13 February 2019
  • Revise Date 11 August 2019
  • Accept Date 15 September 2019