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Title : Mckenzie versus William’s Exercise for Non-Specific Low Back Pain in Adolescents
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Abstract
Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) in adolescence was common and crucial problem that might remain into adulthood. Exercise therapy had been advocated an effective treatment for back pain. William’s and McKenzie exercises were considered from the best exercises in treating low back pain (LBP). Purpose: This study aimed to compare between McKenzie extension and William’s flexion exercises regarding their effects on pain, spinal flexibility and balance in adolescent males with NSLBP. Patients and Methods: Thirty four adolescent males with NSLBP participated in this study. Those who met the criteria for inclusion, were divided into two equal groups; group A received Mckenzie extension exercises; and group B received William’s flexion exercises. Data was collected from both groups pre-treatment, 2 and 4 weeks post-treatment (post I & II) regarding visual analogue scale, flexibility score, vestibular balance and balance board scores. Data were statistically analyzed and compared. Results: Statistical analysis showed that both groups were similar at baselines. Patients in both study groups showed significant reduction of pain, improvement in spinal flexibility and balance. Between groups analysis revealed non-significant difference between the effectiveness of McKenzie extension and William’s flexion exercises on pain, flexibility and balance for treating NSLBP in adolescent males. Conclusion: Both McKenzie extension exercises and William’s flexion exercises were effective in treating adolescent males with NSLBP. No significant difference could be detected for the effectiveness of one method over the other regarding pain, spinal flexibility and balance.