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| Author/Association: | Masroor S, Tanwar T, Aldabbas M, Iram I, Veqar Z |
| Title: | Effect of adding diaphragmatic breathing exercises to core stabilization exercises on pain, muscle activity, disability, and sleep quality in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized control trial [with consumer summary] |
| Source: | Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2023 Dec;22(4):275-283 |
| Method: | clinical trial |
| Method Score: | 6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
| Consumer Summary: | PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This study was performed on 22 people with chronic low back pain. Diaphragmatic breathing exercises with traditional core exercises improved muscle activation and chest expansion. Diaphragmatic breathing pattern improves overall abdominal fitness and pulmonary functions. |
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