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The Gyrotonic expansion system comprises three-dimensional (3D) spi-nal motion that not only improves functional spinal motion but also in-creases muscular strength and flexibility around the spine. This study aimed to demonstrate the clinical effect of Gyrotonic exercise on pa-tients with chronic low back pain by comparing between Gyrotonic and trunk stability exercises. This study included 26 subjects with chronic low back pain patients and who were randomly assigned to the Gyro-tonic exercise group or trunk stability exercise group. Each group per-formed their exercises 3 times a week for 4 weeks. All subjects were measured before and after the exercise for muscles activity of the erector spinae (ES), rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), and internal oblique (IO) using surface electromyography. Lumbar stability was measured using a 3D spine tester, and functional disability was measured using the Korean Oswestry disability index. In the Gyrotonic exercise group, ES and EO muscle activity significantly increased (P<0.05). In the trunk stability exercise group, ES, EO, and RA muscle activity significantly increased (P<0.05). No differences in muscle ac-tivity were found between the groups. Both groups showed significant improvements in lumbar stability and functional disability but no signifi-cant differences were noted between the groups. Gyrotonic exercise and trunk stability exercise are encouraged owing to their positive ef-fects on muscle activity, lumbar stability, and functional ability in pa-tients with chronic low back pain. We suggest that Gyrotonic exercise is one of the effective exercise for mitigating chronic low back pain caused by spinal instability.

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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Subjects
Exercise program using Gyrotonic expansion system
Trunk stability exercise program
Muscle activities
Lumbar stability
Functional disability index
Statistical analyses
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
REFERENCES

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저자

• Hye-Ran Seo [ Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Korea ]
• Tae-Ho Kim [ Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Korea ] Corresponding Author

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• 간행물명

  JER [Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation]

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  격월간

• pISSN

  2288-176X

• eISSN

  2288-1778

• 수록기간

  2013~2026

• 등재여부

  SCOPUS,KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 517 DDC 613