Effect of blood flow restriction training with core stabilization exercise on muscle activity and muscle thickness in subjects with nonspecific chronic low back pain.

Background: Blood flow restriction (BFR) is considered an alternative method for increasing muscle activity and thickness to reduce Nonspecific Chronic Low back pain (NSCLBP). Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of BFR with core stabilization exercise (CSE) on muscle activity, muscl...

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Publicado en:Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 97 - 108
Autores principales: Werasirirat, Phurichaya, Namsawang, Juntip, Singhasoot, Nutsupa, Luangpon, Nongnuch, Snieckus, Audrius, Muanjai, Pornpimol
Formato: diagnostic images research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Jan2026
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        atl: Effect of blood flow restriction training with core stabilization exercise on muscle activity and muscle thickness in subjects with nonspecific chronic low back pain.
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          Werasirirat, Phurichaya
          Namsawang, Juntip
          Singhasoot, Nutsupa
          Luangpon, Nongnuch
          Snieckus, Audrius
          Muanjai, Pornpimol
        affil: Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand
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          Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
          Low Back Pain Rehabilitation
          Therapeutic Exercise Methods
          Blood Flow Restriction Training
          Core Exercises
          Combined Modality Therapy
          Treatment Outcomes
          Functional Assessment
          Muscle Contraction Evaluation
          Human
          Male
          Female
          Adolescence
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Thailand
          Academic Medical Centers
          Single-Blind Studies
          Randomized Controlled Trials
          Random Assignment
          Questionnaires
          Comparative Studies
          Thigh Ultrasonography
          Transversus Abdominis Ultrasonography
          Multifidus Muscles Ultrasonography
          Gluteal Muscles Ultrasonography
          Electromyography
          Ultrasonography, Doppler
          Descriptive Statistics
          Data Analysis Software
          Paired T-Tests
          Confidence Intervals
          Sitting
          Standing
          Lifting
          Muscle, Skeletal Physiology
          Muscle Strength
          Pain Management Methods
          Pain Measurement
          Isometric Contraction
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Background: Blood flow restriction (BFR) is considered an alternative method for increasing muscle activity and thickness to reduce Nonspecific Chronic Low back pain (NSCLBP). Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of BFR with core stabilization exercise (CSE) on muscle activity, muscle thickness, and disability in individuals with NSCLBP. Methods: A total of 38 individuals with NSCLBP aged 18–45 years were included in this study. The participants were randomly divided into the BFR + CSE and CSE groups (n = 19 each). All participants underwent supervised rehabilitation sessions three times per week over a period of four consecutive weeks. Muscle activity, muscle thickness, and disability were assessed before and after the four-week intervention. Results: The BFR + CSE group showed significant within-group improvement in muscle activity of the transversus abdominis (TrA), multifidus (MF), and gluteus maximus (Gmax), muscle thickness at rest and during contraction, and disability (p < 0.05). The CSE group showed a significant increase in electromyography activity of the MF muscle (p < 0.05), a significant increase in muscle thickness at rest for the TrA, MF, and Gmax muscles (p < 0.05), and only a significant increase in muscle thickness during contraction for the TrA muscle (p < 0.05). Additionally, the BFR + CSE group exhibited superior benefits compared to the CSE group across all variables. Conclusion: BFR combined with CSE over four weeks is more effective in improving TrA, MF, and Gmax muscle strength, muscle thickness, and disability.
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