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Type of Article:  Original Research

Volume 12; Issue 2 (April 2024)

Page No.: 4676-4680

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2024.103

Effectiveness of William’s Flexion Exercises on Non-Specific Low Back Pain Among Nurses

Sulaiman. I *1, Ananya Bera 2, Sahana. S 3, A. K. Vijay Krishna Kumar 4.

*1 Associate Professor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

2 bpt Intern, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

3 bpt Intern Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

4 Principal, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Address for Correspondence: Sulaiman. I, MPT., Associate Professor, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. E-Mail: sulaipt14@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Background: Non-specific low back pain is a condition characterized by symptoms that lack a specific cause or identifiable origin. This type of back pain affects individuals of all ages and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. It is a component of an occupational ailment that poses a significant worldwide public health issue due to its high prevalence. Healthcare professionals are exposed to occupational risk factors that make them more susceptible to developing low back pain. The risk for developing low back pain is higher, in nursing. The William flexion exercises are specifically designed to enhance the flexion of the lumbar vertebrae while limiting lumbar extension. By performing these exercises, the goal is to strengthen the gluteus and abdominal muscles. The introduction of these exercises aims to educate patients on how to avoid lumbar extension, which can worsen low back pain. Regular performance of these exercises by patients leads to a reduction in pain, improved stability of the lower pelvis, and an increased range of motion.

Methodology: The study employed an experimental design and included a sample of 40 nurses selected through convenient sampling from hospitals in and around Bangalore. The primary outcome measures assessed in this study were the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).

Result: The study shows a statistically significant difference in pre and post-intervention of VAS and ODI with p<0.001.

Conclusion: The study shows that there is a significant difference on Pain and disability among nurses with the help of Williams flexion exercises.

KEYWORDS: Low Back Pain, William’s Flexion Exercises, Nurses.

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Cite this article: Sulaiman. I, Ananya Bera, Sahana. S, A. K. Vijay Krishna Kumar. Effectiveness of William’s Flexion Exercises on Non-Specific Low Back Pain Among Nurses. Int J Physiother Res 2024;12(2):4676-4680. DOI: 10.16965/ijpr.2024.103

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