Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (2): 238-242.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.02.015

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Effect of core muscles training based on spinal fine-tuning manipulation on lumbar spine function and quality of life in patients with lumbar facet joint disorders

XU Zhou, ZHENG Jiejiao(), DING Jianwei, ZHANG Jie   

  1. Rehabilitation Department of Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
  • Received:2023-05-04 Revised:2023-12-05 Published:2024-02-25 Online:2024-03-01
  • Contact: ZHENG Jiejiao E-mail:zjjcss@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Shanghai Rehabilitation Medicine Clinical Medical Research Center(21MC1930200)

Abstract:

Objective To explore the effect of core muscles training based on spinal fine-tuning manipulation on lumbar facet joint disorders.
Methods From February, 2021 to February, 2022, 80 patients with lumbar facet joint disorders in Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University were randomly divided into control group (n = 40) and observation group (n = 40) randomly. Both groups received routine treatment and spinal fine-tuning manipulation, while the observation group received core muscles training in addition, for six weeks. They were assessed with Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, Short-Form of McGill Pain Questionnaire and World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF before and after treatment. The recurrence rate was observed after three months follow-up.
Results The scores of all the scales improved after treatment (t > 5.751, P < 0.001), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (t > 2.051, P < 0.05). After three months follow-up, the recurrence rate was 7.89% (3/38) in the observation group, less than 28.13% (9/32) in the control group (χ2 = 5.005, P = 0.025).
Conclusion Combination of core muscles training may improve lumbar function, reduce lumbar pain, reduce recurrence and improve quality of life for patients with lumbar facet joint disorders.

Key words: lumbar facet joint disorders, core muscles training, spine fine-tuning technique, rehabilitation

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