The effect of core stabilization exercises using a sling on pain and muscle strength of patients with chronic low back pain

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 24, Issue 8, 2012, Pages 671-674

  Yoo, Young Dae ^a   Lee, Yeon Seop ^b  

^a Cheongam College   (South Korea)

^b Daegu University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Chronic low back pain; Core Stabilization Exercise; Sling exercise

Indexed keywords

EID: 84869226566     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.24.671     Document Type: Article

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