The Impact Of Pilates Exercises On Functional State And Pain Of Low Back For People Who Perform Sedentary Work

Rima Margevičiūtė, Sigutė Norkienė Abstract A modern pace of life, decreased physical activity, sedentary work, poor posture and so on influence the emergence of back pain. Correct positions, movements and physical exercises have significant impact on the reduction of pain, prophylaxis and prevention. A variety of physical exercises may be assigned to a patient, depending…

The Effectiveness of Different Physiotherapy Programs for Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy

Gintarė Tamošaitytė, Eglė Ieva Jamontaitė Abstract Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of different physiotherapy programs for patients with lumbar radiculopathy. Methods: In study participated 60 persons who had L4-L5, L5-S1 or combined L4-L5 and L5-S1 radiculopathy. Participants were randomized into three groups each of 20 persons. First and the second group were treatment groups, while…