Effects of an Intensive 6-Week Rehabilitation Program with the HUBER Platform in the Treatment of Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study

Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is defined as a complex disorder involving structural, biomechanical, cognitive, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors. Non-pharmacological approaches such as exercise and physical therapy have been proposed in first-line treatments, along with psyc...

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Published in:Clinics and practice 2022-08, Vol.12 (4), p.609-618
Main Authors: Tantot, Mélanie, Le Moal, Vincent, Mévellec, Éric, Nouy-Trollé, Isabelle, Lemoine-Josse, Emmanuelle, Besnier, Florent, Guiraud, Thibaut
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Back pain
Brief Report
Disability
Exercise
low back pain
Mobility
Muscle strength
Older people
Pathology
Patients
Performance evaluation
physical activity
Physical fitness
Physical therapy
Quality of life
Rehabilitation
Trauma
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Summary:Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is defined as a complex disorder involving structural, biomechanical, cognitive, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors. Non-pharmacological approaches such as exercise and physical therapy have been proposed in first-line treatments, along with psychological follow-up and pain medication if needed. Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive rehabilitation program with HUBER (a multi-axis motorized platform equipped with force sensors, allowing patients to perform physical exercises in an isometric mode) on the spine flexion-to-extension ratio at 60 and 120°/s, pain, and trunk flexibility in individuals with NSCLBP. Twelve participants underwent a clinical evaluation including isokinetic spine strength and participated in a 6-week rehabilitation program with HUBER 360 Evolution. The main findings of this pilot study show that the flexor/extensor ratios at 60°, the flexibility of the hamstring and quadriceps, and muscular endurance of the trunk, disability, and quality of life were significantly improved at the end of the rehabilitation program (p < 0.05). Low back pain and analgesic medication were also reduced. Exercising with the HUBER Platform seems to be effective in managing NSCLBP but a randomized study with a larger sample size and a control group is necessary.
ISSN:2039-7283
2039-7275
2039-7283
DOI:10.3390/clinpract12040064