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Khani Khosrowshahi H, Salahzadeh Z, Ahadi J, Samad-Soltani T, Chakeri Z, Soltani A. Supervising Core Stabilization and Neurodynamic Exercises in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain Using a Mobile Application. PTJ 2026; 16 (S1) :445-456
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Hadi Khani Khosrowshahi1 
, Zahra Salahzadeh1 , Jalal Ahadi1 , Taha Samad-Soltani2 , Zahra Chakeri1 , Abbas Soltani *1
, Zahra Salahzadeh1 , Jalal Ahadi1 , Taha Samad-Soltani2 , Zahra Chakeri1 , Abbas Soltani *1
1- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
2- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Purpose: Exercises aimed at lumbar stability, along with neurodynamic exercises, are beneficial in addressing low back pain (LBP). One of the most important factors in the effectiveness of these exercises is teaching patients how to do exercises correctly. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of administering lumbar stability and neurodynamic exercises through a smartphone application compared to the booklet method in patients with non-specific chronic LBP.
Methods: Twenty patients were randomly assigned to two groups: treatment group (application group) and control group (booklet group). The main outcome measures included pain intensity, while the secondary outcomes encompassed functional disability, nervous system dynamics, neuromuscular control, satisfaction levels, and exercise adherence. Both groups received therapeutic exercises, including neurodynamic and lumbar stabilization exercises. The control group was given a booklet containing pictures and explanations of the exercises, and the treatment group was given a special application.
Results: Statistically significant improvements were noted in the intensity of LBP, functional disability, single-leg raising (SLR) angle, double-leg lowering test (DLL), patient satisfaction, and exercise adherence across both groups (P<0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were found in any of the variables when comparing the groups (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicated that the utilization of smartphone applications can enhance patients’ symptoms to a degree comparable to traditional approaches, such as the use of exercise booklets. It appears that smartphones may have a unique function in facilitating the learning of stabilization and neurodynamic exercises for patients with nonspecific LBP.
Methods: Twenty patients were randomly assigned to two groups: treatment group (application group) and control group (booklet group). The main outcome measures included pain intensity, while the secondary outcomes encompassed functional disability, nervous system dynamics, neuromuscular control, satisfaction levels, and exercise adherence. Both groups received therapeutic exercises, including neurodynamic and lumbar stabilization exercises. The control group was given a booklet containing pictures and explanations of the exercises, and the treatment group was given a special application.
Results: Statistically significant improvements were noted in the intensity of LBP, functional disability, single-leg raising (SLR) angle, double-leg lowering test (DLL), patient satisfaction, and exercise adherence across both groups (P<0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were found in any of the variables when comparing the groups (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicated that the utilization of smartphone applications can enhance patients’ symptoms to a degree comparable to traditional approaches, such as the use of exercise booklets. It appears that smartphones may have a unique function in facilitating the learning of stabilization and neurodynamic exercises for patients with nonspecific LBP.
Keywords: Remote rehabilitation, Chronic low back pain (LBP), Smartphone rehabilitation application, Stabilization exercises, Neurodynamic exercises.
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/10/21 | Accepted: 2025/10/25 | Published: 2026/06/23
Received: 2024/10/21 | Accepted: 2025/10/25 | Published: 2026/06/23
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