| Objective: To explore the intervention effect of core muscle group training combined with Baduanjin on lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods: All 92 patients with LDH admitted to our hospital were assigned into a control group (n=44, receiving routine intervention and core muscle group training) and an observation group (n=43, receiving Badianjin training in addition to the control group) randomly. Before and after 8 weeks of intervention, two groups were compared for their hemorheology indicators, including plasma viscosity (PV), hematocrit (Hct), red blood cell aggregation index (RCAI), lumbar spine function ［evaluated using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scoring scale］, lumbar spine mobility, and quality of life ［evaluated using the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)］. Results: After 8 weeks of intervention, the PV, Hct, and RCAI in both groups were lower than before intervention (P<0.05), and those in the observation group were lower than in the control group (P<0.05). After 8 weeks of intervention, the JOA scores and scores of 6 items of SF-36 in both groups were higher than before intervention (P<0.05), and those in the observation group were higher than in the control group (P<0.05). After 8 weeks of intervention, the lumbar flexion and extension of both groups were greater than before intervention (P<0.05), and those in the observation group were greater than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Implementing core muscle group training combined with Baduanjin intervention on LDH can effectively regulate hemorheology, greatly improve lumbar spine function and quality of life. |
