요추 추간판 탈출증을 동반한 Flat-Back 자세 치험 3례

Three Cases on Flat-Back Posture Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation - Treated by Mckenzie Exercise and Muscle Energy Techniques -

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical application of Mckenzie exercise and muscle energy techniques(MET) to three flat-back posture patients who had Lumbar Disc Herniation. Methods Three patients were diagnosed as Straightening of lumbar lordosis and lumbar disc herniation through X-ray and MRI examination. This study was measured by Numerical Rating Scale(NRS), Oswestry Disability Index(ODI) and physical examinations including lumbar spine range of movement, straight leg raising test. Results In this study, after the continuous Mckenzie exercise and muscle energy techniques(MET), patient s low back pain was improved. NRS and ODI were also decreased. And three patients showed significant improvement in physical examinations. Conclusions These results suggest that Mckenzie exercise and muscle energy techniques(MET) were effective treatments on patients who had flat-back posture.