Effectiveness Of Egoscue Exercises Versus Lumbar Stabilization Exercises In Asymptomatic Physiotherapy Female Students With Hyperlordosis Age Group 18 To 30 Years: A Comparative Study

Abstract

Background: Lumbar lordosis is a common cause of back pain, and correcting spinal alignment can reduce stress on the lumbar spine, thereby preventing future problems. Despite its prevalence, there is limited research comparing the effectiveness of different exercise interventions for reducing hyperlordosis.

Aim and Objective: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Egoscue exercises and lumbar stabilization exercises in reducing the hyperlordosis angle in female physiotherapy students.

Material and Methods: A comparative experimental study was conducted in the Department of Community Physiotherapy with 42 asymptomatic female physiotherapy students who had hyperlordosis, randomly allocated to either an Egoscue exercise group or a lumbar stabilization group. The outcomes assessed were the Index of Lumbar Lordosis and exercise tolerance, measured at baseline and after 2 weeks. The study was conducted at MIP College of Physiotherapy, Latur.

Results: Both groups showed a significant reduction in hyperlordosis scores after 2 weeks, indicating that both exercise interventions are effective in improving spinal alignment. These findings have implications for the management of lumbar lordosis in physiotherapy clinical practice.

Conclusion: This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of Egoscue exercises and lumbar stabilization exercises in reducing hyperlordosis in female physiotherapy students. The results can inform the development of exercise programs for individuals with lumbar lordosis.