The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Effects of Mulligan's Mobilization with Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides on the Paraspinal Muscle Activity of Subjects with Chronic Low Back Pain

Mulligan의 Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides Mobilization이 만성 요통 환자의 요부근 활성도에 미치는 효과

  • Kim, Se-Yoon (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Catholic University of Pusan) ;
  • Kim, Nan-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Catholic University of Pusan)
  • 김세윤 (부산가톨릭대학교 일반대학원 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김난수 (부산가톨릭대학교 보건과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2013.01.07
  • Accepted : 2013.02.08
  • Published : 2013.02.25
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Abstract

Purpose: Low back pain occurs and frequently recurs in many people. An imbalance of paraspinal muscle activity can cause low back pain. Mulligan's concept of mobilizations with sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAG) is a common method for treating low back pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of this method on paraspinal muscle activity in patients with chronic low back pain. Methods: Twenty-one patients with low back pain participated in this study. Patients were classified using the Oswestry disability index. The subjects' paraspinal muscles were measured by surface electromyography both before and after the SNAG mobilization. We measured the root mean square value of the paraspinal muscles during lumbar flexion and extension. Results: Paraspinal muscle activity in patients with chronic low back pain was different between the right and left sides. Importantly, paraspinal muscle activity significantly decreased after using the SNAG mobilization method. Conclusion: This study shows a difference between paraspinal muscle activity in chronic low back pain patients and finds that the Mulligan's concept of SNAG mobilization is effective at reducing imbalances in paraspinal muscle activity in low back pain patients.

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