June 2013 PMID 23284879

A meta-analysis of core stability exercise versus general exercise for chronic low back pain.

Xue-Qiang Wang, Jie-Jiao Zheng, Zhuo-Wei Yu, Xia Bi, Shu-Jie Lou, Jing Liu, Bin Cai, Ying-Hui Hua, Mark Wu, Mao-Ling Wei, Hai-Min Shen, Yi Chen, Yu-Jian Pan, Guo-Hui Xu, Pei-Jie Chen

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What people are saying

The collection portrays a cautious attitude towards the article, with posts like '@PWMMarshall' supporting the importance of core exercises, while others, such as '@Forum_Fisio', dispute their efficacy, showing mixed tone and a tendency towards skepticism. The words range from factual references to dismissive statements, reflecting a general curiosity but also doubt about the long-term benefits of core stabilization for back pain.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions highlight skepticism or neutrality towards the effectiveness of core stability exercises, reflecting disagreement with positive claims about their superiority.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some referencing studies or engaging in debates, but others just briefly mention the topic.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The conversations mostly touch on findings and evidence, but lack deep analysis or extensive discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of these posts seems limited, with some contradicting the article's suggested benefits, indicating a modest effect on perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis compares core stability exercises to general exercises for treating chronic low back pain, finding that core stabilization may reduce pain and disability more effectively in the short term.
  • It shows that while core stability exercises help more in the immediate aftermath (short-term), there are no significant differences between the two types of exercise after 6 months or a year.
  • Overall, core stability exercises might be better for quick relief but don't necessarily offer long-term benefits over general exercise for managing chronic low back pain.]

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Qeres Formación
@Qeres_Fisio · X

Los ejercicios de estabilidad del core no son más efectivos ni previenen más lesiones que cualquier otra forma o modalidad de ejercicio. https://t.co/bzwaE28pUz

Nov 16, 2020 · 27 likes · 4 shares · 4,067 followers View post →
Ben Cormack
@CorKinetic · X

And this SR found nothing special about them compared to general exercise in 2012 Not sure why they are still often discussed in 2023

Apr 13, 2023 · 11 likes · 1 share · 28,434 followers View post →
Prof Omid Khaiyat M.D., PhD
@Omid_HopeUni · X

@PWMMarshall There is a lot of evidence on the importance of core stability exercised in managing painful conditions and enahncing movement performance. A couple of examples: https://t.co/TeRWvo6CTZ / https://t.co/RoG6mtgEeG

Jun 1, 2023 · 14,755 followers View post →
ecufis
@ecufis · X

Se ha comprobado en el estudio realizado por "Wang XQ, Zheng JJ, Yu ZW, et al. A meta-analysis of core stability exercise versus general exercise for chronic low back pain. PLoS One. 2012;7(12):e52082", que el ejercicio de estabilidad de CORE

Aug 25, 2020 · 5,453 followers View post →
سعيد الأسمري
@Alasmaresaeed · X

20-A meta-Analysis of core stability Exercise versus General Exercise for chronic low back pain https://t.co/X7xMRgJj2v

Apr 13, 2022 · 2,095 followers View post →
سعيد الأسمري
@Alasmaresaeed · X

دراسة بين core stability exercise and general exercise في حالات الالم الظهر المزمن https://t.co/SwAv4NNxlp https://t.co/vxUDEfm9Yi

Jun 27, 2021 · 2,095 followers View post →

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Prof Omid Khaiyat M.D., PhD
@Omid_HopeUni · X

@PWMMarshall There is a lot of evidence on the importance of core stability exercised in managing painful conditions and enahncing movement performance. A couple of examples: https://t.co/TeRWvo6CTZ / https://t.co/RoG6mtgEeG

Jun 1, 2023 · 14,755 followers View post →
Ben Cormack
@CorKinetic · X

And this SR found nothing special about them compared to general exercise in 2012 Not sure why they are still often discussed in 2023

Apr 13, 2023 · 11 likes · 1 share · 28,434 followers View post →
سعيد الأسمري
@Alasmaresaeed · X

20-A meta-Analysis of core stability Exercise versus General Exercise for chronic low back pain https://t.co/X7xMRgJj2v

Apr 13, 2022 · 2,095 followers View post →
سعيد الأسمري
@Alasmaresaeed · X

دراسة بين core stability exercise and general exercise في حالات الالم الظهر المزمن https://t.co/SwAv4NNxlp https://t.co/vxUDEfm9Yi

Jun 27, 2021 · 2,095 followers View post →
anisor
@anisor · X

RT @Forum_Fisio: Los ejercicios de estabilidad del core no son más efectivos ni previenen más lesiones que cualquier otra forma o modalidad…

Nov 24, 2020 · 4 shares · 24 followers View post →
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@RIRCmodel · X

RT @Forum_Fisio: Los ejercicios de estabilidad del core no son más efectivos ni previenen más lesiones que cualquier otra forma o modalidad…

Nov 23, 2020 · 4 shares · 237 followers View post →
Siguango
@Siguango_ · X

RT @Forum_Fisio: Los ejercicios de estabilidad del core no son más efectivos ni previenen más lesiones que cualquier otra forma o modalidad…

Nov 16, 2020 · 4 shares · 76 followers View post →
Qeres Formación
@Qeres_Fisio · X

Los ejercicios de estabilidad del core no son más efectivos ni previenen más lesiones que cualquier otra forma o modalidad de ejercicio. https://t.co/bzwaE28pUz

Nov 16, 2020 · 27 likes · 4 shares · 4,067 followers View post →
ecufis
@ecufis · X

Se ha comprobado en el estudio realizado por "Wang XQ, Zheng JJ, Yu ZW, et al. A meta-analysis of core stability exercise versus general exercise for chronic low back pain. PLoS One. 2012;7(12):e52082", que el ejercicio de estabilidad de CORE

Aug 25, 2020 · 5,453 followers View post →
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