Efficacy of Tuina combined with core stability training on lumbar stability and clinical outcomes in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a randomized controlled trial protocol - Takeaways - MDSpire

Efficacy of Tuina combined with core stability training on lumbar stability and clinical outcomes in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a randomized controlled trial protocol

  • By

  • Xiaoyu Liang

  • Limei Huang

  • Huanzhen Zhang

  • Hongye Huang

  • Lechun Chen

  • Shuijin Chen

  • Jingjing Jiang

  • Zhigang Lin

  • July 7, 2026

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    The study investigates the combined effects of Tuina therapy and core stability exercises on lumbar stability in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

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    Ninety-six patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Tuina, core stability training, or a combined intervention for 8 weeks.

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    Primary outcomes include muscle activation ratio of the transversus abdominis, assessed via musculoskeletal ultrasound.

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    Secondary outcomes encompass various patient-reported measures, including the Visual Analog Scale and Oswestry Disability Index.

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    The trial aims to provide robust evidence regarding the efficacy of combining Tuina and core stability training for lumbar disc herniation.

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Efficacy of Tuina combined with core stability training on lumbar stability and clinical outcomes in patients with lumbar disc herniation: a randomized controlled trial protocol

  • by Xiaoyu Liang, Limei Huang, Huanzhen Zhang, Hongye Huang, Lechun Chen, Shuijin Chen, Jingjing Jiang, Zhigang Lin

  • July 7, 2026

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