ISSN : 2092-8475(Print)
ISSN : 2714-0148(Online)
Effect of Cognitive Functional Therapy Versus Motor Control Exercises in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Hojung An, PT, Prof., PhDa, Yongyoun Kim, PT, Prof., PhDb, Mina Gim, PT, PhDc, Junghyun Choi, PT, Prof., PhDd
aDepartment of Physical Therapy, Dongnam Health University, Suwon, Republic of Korea; bDepartment of Sports Rehabilitation, Shingu University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea; cDepartment of Physical Therapy, Wonkwang Health Science University, Iksan, Republic of Korea;
dDepartment of Physical Therapy, Namseoul University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
Abstract
Background: Chronic back pain not only causes physical discomfort and decreased functionality but also affects emotional well-being, resulting in feelings of anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues. Studies have indicated that cognitive functional therapy and motor control exercises can alleviate chronic low back pain and associated psychological issues. Objectives: To investigated the effect of chronic low back pain on the cognitive functional therapy (CFT) and motor control exercises (MCE). Design: Quaxi-experimental study. Methods: Forty patients with chronic low back pain were randomly assigned and divided into 20 cognitive functional therapy group with motor control exercises group (CFTMG) and 20 patients in motor control exercises group (MCEG). After applying CFT with motor control exercises and motor control exercises for 8 weeks, changes in numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Oswestry disability index (ODI) and Fear-avoidance beliefs questionnaire (FABQ) were observed. Results: In the CFTMG, statistically significant changes were observed in NPRS, ODI, and FABQ before and after the intervention. In the MCEG, statistically significant changes were observed in VAS and ODI before and after the intervention. Conclusion: The application of CFTM and MCE in patients suffering from chronic low back pain has demonstrated effectiveness in alleviating pain, enhancing back function, and reducing kinesiophobia associated with the condition.
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