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@article{181973,
        author = {Madhumitha Jaganraj and Dr. Shilpi Pal and Dr. Aparna Jha and Dr. Pooja N},
        title = {EFFICACY OF POSTURAL RE-EDUCATION AND CORE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE WITH THERA-BAND AMONG TEMPO-TRAVELLER DRIVERS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {443-454},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=181973},
        abstract = {BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) poses a significant occupational health concern among tempo-traveller (TT) drivers, impacting their well-being and job performance. OBJECTIVE: The research investigates the comparative efficacy of postural re-education and conventional physiotherapy in managing CLBP among TT drivers. A randomized controlled trial was conducted, involving a sample of TT drivers diagnosed with chronic low back pain. METHODOLOGY: Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving postural re-education interventions and the other undergoing conventional physiotherapy treatments mainly focusing on core muscle strengthening with the help of Thera-band. Outcome measures used for this study are VAS score and ODI. The study assessed the effectiveness of these interventions based on pain intensity, functional disability, and quality of life measures. Additionally, biomechanical analyses were employed to evaluate postural changes in both groups. Results indicated that both postural re-education and conventional physiotherapy demonstrated substantial improvements in reducing pain intensity, enhancing functional ability, and ameliorating overall quality of life among TT drivers with CLBP. RESULTS: Postural re-education exhibited a distinct advantage in promoting sustainable change in driving posture, potentially preventing the recurrence of low back pain in the long term. These findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on effective interventions for chronic low back pain (CLBP) among occupational drivers, emphasizing the importance of ergonomic considerations and posture awareness in occupational health management. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term effects of these interventions and their broader applicability in diverse occupational settings.},
        keywords = {chronic low back pain, postural re-education, core muscle strengthening, rehabilitation, ergonomics.},
        month = {July},
        }