The Current Trends of Alternative Exercises : an Opportunity for Researchers and the Elderly with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Abstract
A chronic non-specific low back pain (cLBP) is the most common musculoskeletal problems among the elderly aged over 65-years old. It is a leading co-morbid factor directly linked to the incidence of falls in the elderly. According to systemic reviews, there are sufficient evidences on the effectiveness of exercise in patients with cLBP to reduce pain and improve function; However, most of studies were employed therapeutic exercises in young adult patients and the optimal exercise program for older adults with cLBP have yet not been published. Recently, mind-body exercises are used to prevent and rehabilitate cLBP in elderly by local and national healthcare providers. Therefore, thealternative exercises trend is an opportunity for researchers to determine the optimal exercise program for older adults with cLBP.
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