Publications by authors named "Natsuko Morikoshi"

Background: Dynamic lumbar motor control training (MCT) is frequently used in low back pain management; however, whether it affects lumbar proprioception remains unclear. Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dynamic lumbar MCT on lumbar proprioception and to determine the effectiveness of dynamic lumbar MCT in patients with low back pain.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

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Objective: To clarify the effect of intervention with dynamic motor control exercise (DMCE) for the lumbar region on low back pain in sedentary office workers (SOWs).

Methods: The participants comprised 32 SOWs with low back pain who were randomly categorized into two groups: the DMCE group and the normal trunk exercise (NTE) group. Both groups performed each exercise for three days per week for 8 weeks.

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