Effect of thoracic movement-mediated training on back pain and trunk range of motion in a patient with lower back pain

[Purpose] We explored the effect of thoracic movement-mediated training (TMMT) on back pain and trunk range of motion (ROM) in a lower back pain (LBP) patient with lumbar flexion rotation syndrome. [Subject] A 55-year-old male LBP patient with lumbar flexion rotation syndrome. [Methods] The subject...

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Published inJournal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27; no. 8; pp. 2665 - 2666
Main Author Yoo, Won-gyu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 01.08.2015
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Case Study
Low back pain
Lumbar flexion rotation syndrome
Trunk ROMs
Low back pain
Trunk ROMs
Lumbar flexion rotation syndrome
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ISSN0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI10.1589/jpts.27.2665

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Summary:[Purpose] We explored the effect of thoracic movement-mediated training (TMMT) on back pain and trunk range of motion (ROM) in a lower back pain (LBP) patient with lumbar flexion rotation syndrome. [Subject] A 55-year-old male LBP patient with lumbar flexion rotation syndrome. [Methods] The subject underwent TMMT, consisting of two thoracic stretching exercises and three thoracic muscle-strengthening exercises, supervised by a physical therapist. [Results] After training, trunk ROM increased and the visual analog scale (VAS) score of back pain decreased. [Conclusion] Therapists should consider substituting thoracic spine movements for lumbar spine movements to prevent excessive lumbar movement and pain in LBP patients with lumbar flexion rotation syndrome.
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ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.27.2665