Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und ihre Grenzgebiete
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Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb · Jan 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Effects of elastic lumbar belts on the effect of a muscle training program for patients with chronic back pain].
Aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of elastic lumbar belts on the effect of muscle training for patients with low back pain. ⋯ The effectiveness of the muscle strengthening program for patients with low back pain could be improved significantly by means of the elastic lumbar belt as an applicable therapy instrument in the functional rehabilitation of spinal injuries.