الفهرس 
Effect of low level laser therapy and Lumbar stabilization exercises on treatment of low back pain
تأثير الليزر منخفض الشده وتمرينات الثبات القطنيه فى علاج ألآم أسفل الظهرOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Purpose: low back pain is a very common condition affecting 60-80% of the worlds{u2019} population at some time in their lives. Lumbar stabilization exercises, has been proven to be very successful in the treatment of low back pain and reduction in muscle spasm. Although lumbar stabilization exercises, alone is effective in the treatment of low back pain, Low level laser therapy application to the lumbar para-spinal muscles trigger point has been proven to be effective in increasing lumbar range of motion and in decreasing lower back pain. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the combination of lumbar stabilization exercises, and low level laser therapy of the lumbar para-spinals is a more efficient, and possibly effective, treatment protocol in the treatment of low back pain. Methods: Forty five patients were randomly divided into three groups, group (A) received LLLT only, group (B) received stabilization exercises only and group (C) received LLLT and stabilization exercises simultaneously. Laser therapy was performed for four weeks, three sessions per week and Lumbar stabilization exercise was performed for four weeks, three sessions per week. Pain (Using Visual analogue scale), ROM (Using Schober{u2019}s test and Universal Goniometer), muscle function (Using Surface EMG) and disability (Using Oswestry disability questionnaire) were measured and compared at 0 and 4 weeks after the treatment in the three groups. Results:There no greater effect of LLLT compared with stabilization exercises therapy for outcome. But greater effect of LLLT plus stabilization exercises for outcome result. Clinically significant improvements were seen in group(C) over the course of the study with regards topain,Disability, lumbar range of motion, and improvement of back muscle function. Visual analogue scale and ODI results showed significant difference between the groups, at the 12th session a statistical significant difference between groups A, B and C was noted in flexion range of motion. Significant improvements were noted in group(C) in sEMG with respect to all outcome parameters