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MARTIN PINERO, Bismarck et al. A dispute over time: Williams and Charriere exercises. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2014, vol.28, n.2, pp. 235-244. ISSN 1561-3100.

Back pain is a common disease. It is the leading cause of physical limitation in people younger than 45 years and it is the seventh reason for consultation in primary care. Despite its benign nature, it is one of the leading causes of disability in developed countries. The purpose of this study was to validate the effectiveness of the use of rehabilitation exercises in the treatment of lumbar pain syndrome. The practice of exercises has proven to be effective for improving pain and physical limitations that brings in back pain patients. Traditionally, Williams exercises and Charriere spinal technique are indicated for the rehabilitation treatment of the spine diseases. Despite daily use, confusion persists in various aspects regarding application technique, and many books and articles tend to mix them interchangeably. Each technique is outlined concerning their overall objectives, types of exercises, basic positions, regions of the spine which can be applied, and stage of disease where their use is recommended. Position of Williams and its six basic exercises by purpose are here described. These techniques remain known efficacy in rehabilitation treatment for ailments of the spine.

Palavras-chave : back pain; neck pain; low back pain; exercise movement techniques; exercise therapy; muscle stretching exercises; rehabilitation.

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