Effectiveness of Spinal Mobility Training on the Spine Flexibility of Young Adults

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to see the efficacy of spinal mobility in improving the flexibility of spine muscles specifically on movement in the thoracic and lumbar region for the young adults. 20 students were involved in which further divided into 2 groups which were identify as control (n=10) and intervention (n=10). The intervention group was given an 8-week training program which mainly focuses on strengthening and stretching the muscles of spine. Students also need to complete a questionnaire that was related to their lifestyles, health status and physical activity. After 8 week, all the subjects were measured to assess the flexibility of spine and if there is any significant changes in the results of before and after training. It was shown that the control group does not improve significantly but the intervention group was having a significant improvement in their results.