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Abstract
The Effects of Applied Ruesi Datton Exercise on Movement and Flexibility of the Back
in Low Back Pain Patients
Panicha Pongnaratorn*
Department of Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of
Technology Isan Sakon nakhon Campus 47160, Thailand.
*Corresponding author: panipong@hotmail.com

The objective of this research was to explore the effects of Ruesi Datton exercise on move-
ment and flexibility of the back for low back pain. Forty patients with low back pain were prac-
ticed Ruesi Datton exercise 10 postures at least 50 minute per session and 3 sessions a week for 4
weeks. Tape measurement method was used to determine the range of movement of the back. Sit
and reach test was applied to assess the flexibility of the back. The mean and standard deviation
were calculated. In addition, paired t - test was used to test the hypothesis. The results showed
that there was a significant difference between the range of movements in back flexion before and
after exercises (44.12 ± 1.91 cm vs 45.69 ± 2.39 cm, p<0.05). The movements in back extension
before and after exercises were 40.77 ± 2.38 cm and 41.53 ± 3.10 cm respectively which was also
statistically significant difference (p<0.05). There was a significant difference between the flexi-
bility of the back before and after exercises (14.84 ± 4.57 cm and 16.61 ± 4.12 cm, p<0.05). In sum,
Ruesi Datton exercise may improve the movement and flexibility of the back in low back pain
patients. It should be promoted as a choice for health care in people with low back pain.
Key words: Ruesi Datton, low back pain, back movement, back flexibility