THE INFLUENCE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ON THE AMPLITUDE OF MOVEMENTS IN THE LUMBAR SPINE IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOCHONDROSIS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/pub.health.2025.1.7Keywords:
rehabilitation, physical therapy, osteochondrosis, physical exercises, mobility of the spineAbstract
Topicality. Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is one of the most common degenerative-dystrophic diseasesof the musculoskeletal system, which is accompanied by pain, limitation of mobility and a decrease in the quality of life of patients. The use of physical therapy methods is one of the most effective ways to restore spinal function and improve thegeneral condition of patients. Physical therapy helps reduce pain syndrome, increase range of motion, improve musclestrength and stability. The purpose of this study is to study the effect of physical therapy on the range of motion in thelumbar spine in patients with osteochondrosis. The goal of the work is to assess the effect of physical therapy on the range of motion in the lumbar spine in patientswith osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. Materials and methods. The effect of physical therapy on the mobility of the lumbar spine in patients withosteochondrosis was evaluated. 2 research groups of patients were formed: the main group – 13 people aged 38–45 years, with a diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine and working with a physical therapist according to an individual rehabilitation program, and a control group – 13 people, aged 38–45 years with the same diagnosis, which received only drug therapy.Research results and their discussion. Statistically significant differences (main effect: p<0.05) were found only inthe study group between PI and P2 measurement by 0.9 points, between PI and P3 by 1.1 points and between PI and P4 by 1.4 points.In addition, the comparison of the Schober test in four measurements (PI, P2, P3, P4) between the study group and thecontrol group was analyzed, we observed a statistically significant increase in the range of motion of the lumbar spine inthe group of patients who engaged in physical therapy compared to the control group.Conclusions. The use of physical therapy is an effective method of reducing pain and increasing the mobility of thelumbar spine.
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