The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

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The Effect of Robo-horseback Riding Exercise on Trunk Muscle Activity Ratios in Patients with Low Back Pain

  • Kang, Hyungkyu (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Sahmyook University) ;
  • Chang, Sookyung (Department of Physical Therapy, Ansan University)
  • Received : 2012.11.15
  • Accepted : 2012.12.11
  • Published : 2012.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: We investigated to identify the effect of robo-horseback riding exercise (RHRE) on trunk muscle activity ratios for patients with low back pain. Methods: Twelve patients with low back pain and twelve healthy adults were recruited for this study. Subjects performed the RHRE with the neutral spine position. The amplitude of electromyography activity was recorded from the selected trunk muscles (internal oblique [IO], rectus abdominis [RA], multifidus [MF], the thoracic part of the iliocostalis lumborum [ICLT]). The ratios of the relative local muscle activity to the global muscle activity in abdominal and lumbar parts were calculated. Results: There were significant differences in the change values of the IO/RA and the MF/ICLT between low back pain (LBP) patients and healthy adults. The IO/RA ratio and the MF/ICLT ratio showed significant increase in LBP patients after training. Conclusion: The RHRE improved the trunk muscle activity ratio in patients with low back pain. The information presented here is important for investigators who use lumbar stabilization exercises as a rehabilitation exercise.

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