The efficacy of treatment with the use of Tergumed 700 system in a group of males with low back pain (LBP)

The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of treatment with the use of the Tergumed 700 system in a group of males with low back pain (LBP) syndrome based on the dynamics of changes in the isometric strength of the lumbar spine muscles and the imbalances thereof. Thirty-six males were examined, 19 in the study group (A) and 17 in the control group (B). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine was applied to assess the degree of degenerative changes. The isometric strength and imbalance of the lumbar spine muscles were tested using the Tergumed 700 system. In the study group (A), traditional Richardson’s core stabilization exercises and therapy with the Tergumed 700 system were performed. In the control group (B), only Richardson’s core stabilization exercises were conducted. The therapy lasted 6 weeks. The examination was performed four times: before the therapy, and after 2, 4, and 6 weeks following the therapy commencement. After six weeks, in the test group (A), the lumbar extensor muscle strength (p = 0.006), left-sided rotator muscle strength (p = 0.015), and right-sided rotator muscle strength (p = 0.001) improved. However, in the control group (B), significant improvement after the same period was found only in the lumbar extensor muscle strength (p = 0.042). As a result of the programmed treatment based on the patient’s current condition test, the lumbar back pain syndrome therapy using the Tergumed 700 system combined with central stabilization exercises according to Richardson was found to be most effective.