[Purpose] The purpose of this review was to investigate the types of exercises that can improve the tropism of the multifidus muscles, based on clinical evidence.[Methods] Following to the PICO (Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) model, we considered studies of subjects with specific or non-specific LBP that used exercises aimed at activating the lumbar multifidus muscle and measured its cross-sectional area or thickness with ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.[Results] This review found that most studies compared different types of exercises for lumbar muscles, but without specifically investigating the multifidus muscle. However, a few studies showed that the cross-sectional area and thickness of the multifidus muscle can be increased by activating this muscle, and they progressed from motor control to increased static and dynamic loads.[Conclusion] A review of the literature revealed that specific supervised and home exercises may improve the symmetry of the multifidus muscle.
Exercise and tropism of the multifidus muscle in low back pain: A short review / Pillastrini P; Ferrari S; Rattin; S; Cupello A; Villafañe; JH; Vanti C.. - In: JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE. - ISSN 0915-5287. - STAMPA. - 27:3(2015), pp. 943-945. [10.1589/jpts.27.943]
Exercise and tropism of the multifidus muscle in low back pain: A short review
PILLASTRINI, PAOLO;VANTI, CARLA
2015
Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this review was to investigate the types of exercises that can improve the tropism of the multifidus muscles, based on clinical evidence.[Methods] Following to the PICO (Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) model, we considered studies of subjects with specific or non-specific LBP that used exercises aimed at activating the lumbar multifidus muscle and measured its cross-sectional area or thickness with ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.[Results] This review found that most studies compared different types of exercises for lumbar muscles, but without specifically investigating the multifidus muscle. However, a few studies showed that the cross-sectional area and thickness of the multifidus muscle can be increased by activating this muscle, and they progressed from motor control to increased static and dynamic loads.[Conclusion] A review of the literature revealed that specific supervised and home exercises may improve the symmetry of the multifidus muscle.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.