Resumen:
Background In 1980, Dr. Marcel Caufriez created the abdominal hypopressive technique (AHT) with the goal of reprograming the core muscles. The term hypopressive refers to the decrease of the pressure related to the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities. However most traditional exercises are hyperpressive – they increase the internal pressure. In addition, conventional core exercises train conscious control, but the core is designed to cope at a subconscious level. Publications testing AHT are surprisingly low and are mostly published in not indexed journals. Despite the lack of scientific evidence to support its benefits, AHT is gaining popularity among European physiotherapists as a recommended treatment for a wide spectrum of disorders.
Objectives To test the effect of a structured AHT program on low back pain intensity and disability in women and the retention of effect after two-month.
Methods A cross-over intervention trial with random assignment and blind assessments was carried-out. The experimental sequence included a first period of intervention or control (rest), and a second period in which the initial groups were switched to the complementary. The exercises included in the AH...