Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of isokinetic exercise versus standard exercise training in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled study.
To compare the effectiveness of an isokinetic exercise programme and a standard exercise programme in patients with chronic low back pain in terms of pain, mobility, disability, psychological status and muscle strength. ⋯ Isokinetic and standard exercise programmes have an equal effect in the treatment of low back pain, with no statistically significant difference found between the two programmes. The standard exercise programme was easily performed and had a low cost, making it the preferred option for exercise.