This study examines the effects of body function on lumbar stabilization exercise (LSE) using a swiss ball.
Muscle strength by back muscle strength, equilibrium and agility on NURYTEC measuring apparatus analysis and pain
by visual analog scale (VAS) was measured after a 12-week traditional physical therapy modality (9 workers) and a Swiss
ball LSE group (9 workers). These results lead us to the conclusion that muscle strength by back muscle strength, equilibrium
and agility were increased by LSE and there were differential effects between each groups. VAS was decreased
on both groups but there was no differential effect between each groups. These results suggest that Swiss ball LSE has
the capability to improve pain reduction, back muscle strength, equilibrium and agility. Consequently, Swiss ball LSE
can lead to incremental body function improvement for industrial workesr with chronic lumbago.