RT journal article
T1 Effectiveness of Global Postural Re-Education in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A1 González Medina, Gloria
A1 Pérez Cabezas, Verónica
A1 Ruiz Molinero, María del Carmen
A1 Chamorro-Moriana, Gema
A1 Jiménez-Rejano, José-Jesús
A1 Galán Mercant, Alejandro
A2 Enfermería y Fisioterapia
K1 chronic low back pain
K1 global postural re-education
K1 disability
K1 physical therapy
K1 pain
AB Background: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the global postural re-education (GPR) program's effectiveness compared to other exercise programs in subjects with persistent chronic low back pain. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were carried out using PRISMA2020. An electronic search of scientific databases was performed from their inception to January 2021. Randomized controlled trials that analyzed pain and patient-reported outcomes were included in this review. Four meta-analyses were performed. The outcomes analyzed were disability due to back pain and pain. The risk of bias and quality of evidence were evaluated. The final search was conducted in March. Results: Seven trials were included, totaling 334 patients. The results showed improvement in pain measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (Standardised Mean Difference (SMD) = -0.69; 95% Confidence Interval (CI), -1.01 to -0.37; p < 0.0001), Numerical Pain Scale (NRS) (SMD = -0.40; 95% CI, -0.87 to 0.06); p = 0.022), VAS + NRS (SMD = -1.32; 95% CI, -1.87 to -0.77; p < 0.0001) and function (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ)) (SMD = -0.55; 95% CI, -0.83 to -0.27; p < 0.0001) after GPR treatment. Conclusion: This meta-analysis provides reliable evidence that GPR may be an effective method for treating LBP by decreasing pain and improving function, with strong evidence.
PB MDPI
SN 2077-0383
YR 2021
FD 2021-11
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/26199
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/26199
LA eng
NO This research was partially financially supported by the Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership for Higher Education Programme (Key Action 203) [Grant number: 2018-1-PL01-KA203-051055].
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 21-sep-2026