Effect Of Occupational Therapy Intervention Including Swiss Ball Activity Training Program On Functional Mobility Among Police Officers With Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Abstract
Background: Low back pain may result from poor posture, which raises the mechanical stress in the lower back. The discomfort caused is more common in jobs that require a lot of physical labour. One of the main reasons for absenteeism from work and a significant contributor to occupational disability expenses is work-related low back pain (WRLBP). police work demands the highest levels of physical fitness, agility, and endurance, maintaining functional mobility is essential.
Study design: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Aim: To find out the Effect of Occupational Therapy intervention including Swiss ball activity training program on functional mobility among police officers with non-specific low back pain.
Objective: To explore the effect of Occupational Therapy intervention including Swiss ball training program on non-specific low back pain among police officers using Visual Analogue Scale and Oswestry Disability Index.
Participants: The participants were recruited based on exclusion and inclusion criteria. A total of 96 participants were included in the study.
Methods: - This is randomized controlled study; a total 96 participant recruited between 30-65 years of age. Participants were randomly assigned in one of 2 groups: control group with usual occupational therapy program and experimental group including occupational therapy program with Swiss ball exercise training program. Occupational therapy intervention was given 3 days per week for 12 weeks. The outcomes of the intervention were assessed using VAS and OLBDQ.
Result: The results indicate a significant improvement in both measures following the intervention. These findings suggest that the Swiss ball training program effectively reduced both pain score and disability score among police officers with low back pain.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study demonstrates that occupational therapy intervention program including Swiss ball training program effectively reduces low back pain and improves functional mobility among police officers. Statistical analyses confirmed that the occupational therapy intervention including Swiss ball training program had a notable impact on pain reduction and functional mobility, with more pronounced effects in the experimental group. These results underscore the potential of integrating Swiss ball exercises into routine training for police officers and other heavy-duty professions as a viable strategy for managing low back pain.