EFFECT OF PERIODIZED RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM ON NONSPECIFIC CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN

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1 Department of physical therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and it’s Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.

2 Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.

3 Department of Muscloskeltal disorder and Its surgery

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Background: Non-specific low back pain (NSCLBP) impacts individuals of all age groups and is a major factor contributing to the global disease burden.   Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of periodized resistance training on pain, disability, fear of movement, back and abdominal muscular endurance, upper body (latissimus dorsi) strength, and lower body (gluteus maximus) strength in individuals with NSCLBP. Methods: A single-group pretest-posttest clinical trial was conducted with 19 participants aged 18-45 years diagnosed with NSCLBP. Participants underwent baseline assessments followed by an eight-week periodized resistance training intervention, with training sessions held three times per week (each lasting 30-40 minutes). Result: The intervention resulted in statistically and clinically significant improvements, including reductions in pain intensity, disability, and fear of movement, and enhancements in hip extension strength, latissimus dorsi strength, and muscular endurance of the back and 
abdomen (p < 0.001 for all outcome measures). Conclusion: Periodized resistance training is an effective rehabilitation method for individuals with NSCLBP, leading to significant improvements in pain, disability, and muscular performance. Although promising, the study’s single-group design limits the generalizability of the findings; future studies should incorporate controlled trials with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up. 

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