| Exercise reduces C-reactive protein and improves physical function in automotive workers with low back pain. | |
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PMID: 18463969 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INTRODUCTION: Little is known about the effect of exercise on C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with low back pain (LBP). The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of 8-week exercise intervention on CRP and physical function in automotive workers with LBP. METHODS: Thirteen male workers (40 +/- 6 years) with LBP completed an 8-week multicomponent exercise intervention program which consisted of resistance training, swimming, stretching and hiking. Serum CRP concentration and physical functions were measured at baseline and after 8-week exercise intervention. RESULTS: Compared to baseline, CRP levels decreased by 38% (P = 0.005), back flexibility improved, isokinetic leg strengths increased (all P < 0.05), and back strength tended to increase. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study show that CRP levels decrease with exercise in subjects with LBP and physical function improves. This suggests that exercise-related decreases in inflammation in persons with LBP are associated with improvements in physical function. |
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Authors:
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Sang Kook Kim; Ilho Jung; Jae Hee Kim |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-05-08 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational rehabilitation Volume: 18 ISSN: 1053-0487 ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Rehabil Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-15 Completed Date: 2008-09-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9202814 Medline TA: J Occup Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 218-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physical Education, Sejong University, 98 Gunja-Dong, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 143-747, Korea. wellness@sejong.ac.kr |
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Adult Body Composition C-Reactive Protein / analysis* Exercise / physiology* Exercise Therapy Humans Leg / physiopathology Low Back Pain / blood*, physiopathology, rehabilitation* Middle Aged Muscle Strength |
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9007-41-4/C-Reactive Protein |
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