dc.creator | Moussouli, M. | en |
dc.creator | Vlachopoulos, S. P. | en |
dc.creator | Kofotolis, N. D. | en |
dc.creator | Theodorakis, Y. | en |
dc.creator | Malliou, P. | en |
dc.creator | Kellis, E. | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-11-23T10:39:58Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-11-23T10:39:58Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
dc.identifier | 10.1123/jpah.2012-0426 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1543-3080 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11615/31162 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: The study examined the effects of a 4-week intensive isometric and isotonic stabilization exercise program on dimensions of health-related quality of life (HRQL) in women with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods: A total of 39 women (27-72 years old) provided data in an experimental study with a 9-month follow-up. Random allocation was undertaken for the two treatment groups out of the 3 groups: isometric stabilization (n = 13), isotonic stabilization (n = 13), and a control group (n = 13) that did not participate in any form of exercise. Health-related quality of life measures using the Short-Form 36 Health Survey were assessed before program initiation, immediately after program termination, and 4 times postintervention for a period of 9 months. Results: The isometric stabilization group displayed large improvements in bodily pain and vitality for women with CLBP attending a 4-week intensive isometric stabilization exercise program. The effects were retained for a period of 9 months after program termination. Conclusions: Isometric stabilization exercises reduce pain and enhance vitality as dimensions of HRQL among women with chronic low back pain with such effects lasting for at least 9 months. | en |
dc.source | Journal of Physical Activity & Health | en |
dc.source.uri | <Go to ISI>://WOS:000348695600005 | |
dc.subject | isometric | en |
dc.subject | isotonic | en |
dc.subject | physical activity | en |
dc.subject | RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIAL | en |
dc.subject | CLINICAL-TRIAL | en |
dc.subject | FRAMEWORK | en |
dc.subject | ENDURANCE | en |
dc.subject | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health | en |
dc.title | Effects of Stabilization Exercises on Health-Related Quality of Life in Women With Chronic Low Back Pain | en |
dc.type | journalArticle | en |