Core Stability Exercise in the management of Spondylolisthesis

Date First Published:

September 20, 2017

Last Updated:

September 20, 2017

Report by:

Carl Nancini, Specialist MSK Physiotherapist (Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust )

Search checked by:

Ioannis Paneris, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Three-Part Question:

In [Adults with spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine] is [a core stability exercise programme effective] in [reducing pain and improve function]

Clinical Scenario:

A 60 year old male suffering from low back pain and numbness in the posterior thighs, has been found to have a low grade spondylolisthesis at L5-S1. You wonder if a course on core staability exercises would help to improve pain and function.