Chronic, non-specific low back pain significantly affects postural control
10.3760/cma.j.cn421666-20240601-00418
- VernacularTitle:青年慢性非特异性下背痛患者与健康受试者姿势控制能力的差异性研究
- Author:
Fangyan LIU
1
;
Haiou NAN
1
;
Xiaozhuo WANG
1
;
Haorong SUN
1
Author Information
1. 内蒙古医科大学附属医院物理康复治疗中心，呼和浩特 010050
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Back pain;
Postural control;
Postural balance;
Postural stability
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2025;47(4):354-358
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To compare postural stability and balance in different tasks between people with and without chronic, non-specific low back pain (CNLBP).Methods:Twenty patients with CNLBP formed the study′s CNLBP group, while 25 healthy counterparts were chosen as a normal group. Both groups were tested for their ability to standing on one leg with their eyes closed (the SOLEC test), for postural balance, for postural stability (PST), and had their limits of stability (LOS) time determined. The results were compared.Results:Compared to the normal group, the CNLBP group showed a significant difference in left-right weight-bearing in a bipedal semi-squat and in two-legged alternate standing. Shifting the center of gravity in bipedal standing revealed significant differences in LOS time, anterior-posterior stability index (APSI), mediolateral stability index (MLSI) and overall stability. In bipedal standing with the eyes closed there were significant differences in APSI, MLSI and OSI observed. On average, the CNLBP group had significantly shorter SOLEC and LOS times on the left and rear left sides.Conclusions:The CNLBP patients had some postural control deficits compared to their healthy counterparts and were less able to maintain static balance on their left leg and dynamic balance. They were less able to maintain postural balance in a bipedal semi-squat and during alternate leg standing. They are at greater risk of falling when moving the body′s center of gravity to the left or the rear left side.
