Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of sling exercise therapy on nonspecific low back pain. Methods 35 cases with nonspecific ow back pain in community were divided into treatment group (n=18) and control group (n=17). All the cases accepted electrotherapy and hose in the treatment group accepted sling exercise in addition for 4 weeks. Before and after treatment, the cases were assessed with Numeric ain Rating Scale (NRS) and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. Results The scores of NRS and Oswestry Low Back ain Disability Questionnaire both improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Sling exercise can elieve the pain and disability from nonspecific low back pain in community.

Key words: nonspecific low back pain, sling exercise therapy, community, physiotherapy