QiGong psychophysical exercises influence on treatment of lower back pain

Research problem. LBP is one of the most frequently occurred complaint which impacts the quality of life. Various methodics are used to the pain treatment and prevention. Universal integrity concept is based on ancient Eastern medicine. Alternative medicine methods and techniques (acupuncture, yoga, relaxation, pilates) involved in the process and treatment but it's a lack of evidence based information. QiGong as wellness and self-regulation art which prevents of illness start to integrate into Western culture as a holistic mean that strengthens health. Psychophysical exercises of QiGong are safe, easy to do, statistical and recommended for people with LBP. Research hypothesis – Effectiveness of QiGong psychophysical exercises improves functional state patients and reduces lower back pain. Goal of research: to evaluate the effectiveness of QiGong psychophysical exercises to patient's functional state and lower back pain intensity. Tasks: 1. To define the influence of QiGong exercises on intensity of lower back pain. 2. To define the influence of QiGong exercises to functional state. 3. To define the influence of QiGong exercises to musculoskeletal system and to evaluate variation. Research methods: evaluation of pain intensity, mobility and functional state, mathematical statistics. The respondents: age 40,2 ± 4,39 m., weight 75 ± 13 kg, height - 175 ± 9,74 cm, BMI – 24,4 ± 2,72, pain duration ≥ 3 weeks. Theses: 1. Appliance of QiGong exercises release the intensity of patient’s pain (p=0,005). 2. Appliance of QiGong exercises improve the patients functional state (p<0,05). 3. QiGong exercises significantly improves functional indicators of musculoskeletal system (p