Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects of the BasicSeven exercise program using a stretch pole on trunk extension and pressure distribution in the supine position. [Subjects] Twenty healthy male individuals were enrolled and randomly allocated to either the intervention group or the control group. [Methods] Subjects in the intervention group performed the BasicSeven exercises using the stretch pole, and those in the control group performed the same exercises without the stretch pole. Trunk extension range of motion and pressure distribution in the supine position were measured before and immediately after the intervention, and the effects were compared between the two groups. Statistical significance was accepted for values of p<0.05. [Results] The intervention group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in trunk extension range of motion and pressure distribution in the supine position than the control group. [Conclusion] In conclusion, the BasicSeven exercises using the stretch pole is effective at improving trunk extension range of motion and pressure distribution in the supine position.
