Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (11): 1666-1672.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.11.022

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Core strength training in the elderly with chronic low back pain

Xie En-li1, Zhan Jian-guo2   

  1. 1Department of Physical Education, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China; 2School of Graduate, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
  • Received:2016-01-19 Online:2016-03-11 Published:2016-03-11
  • Contact: Zhan Jian-guo, Professor, Doctoral supervisor, School of Graduate, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
  • About author:Xie En-li, Studying for doctorate, Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China;

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have confirmed the effectiveness of core strength training, most of which focus on the adult rather than the elderly.
 OBJECTIVE: To review the relevant literatures targeting the elderly with low back pain and to explore the mechanism of core strength training in the treatment of elderly low back pain as well as different training methods and precautions, in order to provide theoretical basis for treatment of elderly patients with chronic low back pain.
METHODS: Studies on the application of core strength training in the elderly with low back pain were retrospectively reviewed using bibliometrics method. The keywords were “chronic low back pain, core strength training, elderly person” in English and Chinese, respectively.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A large number of scholars have focused on the non-pathological therapy for elderly patients with chronic lower back pain. Core strength training for treatment of low back pain is characterized as a simple operation, low cost, significant effectiveness and few side effects, which is basically applicable in different groups. Combination of two or more exercise therapies can enhance the core strength training effect. In addition, correct health concept education, psychological and behavioral interventions are necessary to o eliminate the fear of pain and improve patient compliance, thereby increasing the effectiveness of exercise therapy. During the core strength training, we also should pay attention to distinguish the severity of diseases, degree of urgency, stage of disease, age, and individual physical differences, and take targeted exercises.