Publication: Decreased functional capacity in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain: A cross-sectional comparative study
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2020-01-01
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Journal of Pain Research. Vol.13, (2020), 1979-1986
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Roongtiwa Vachalathiti, Prasert Sakulsriprasert, Pathaimas Kingcha Decreased functional capacity in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain: A cross-sectional comparative study. Journal of Pain Research. Vol.13, (2020), 1979-1986. doi:10.2147/JPR.S260875 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/58210
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Decreased functional capacity in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain: A cross-sectional comparative study
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© 2020 Vachalathiti et al. Purpose: This study aimed to compare functional capacity tests between individuals with and without chronic non-specific low back pain and to investigate the effects of demographic data on functional capacity tests. Methods: Thirty individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) and thirty healthy individuals underwent three functional capacity tests comprising functional reach test (FRT), five-time sit to stand test (5 TSST), and two-minute step test (2 MST). CNSLBP were assessed in pain intensity using a visual analog scale (VAS) and disability level using the modified Oswestry disability questionnaire (MODQ) Thai version. Results: The results found significant differences in five-time sit to stand and two-minute step tests between individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain and healthy indivi-duals. The mean differences between healthy and CNSLBP for the 5 TSST were −3.24 seconds (95% CI=−4.47–−2.02) and for the 2 MST they were 13.13 steps (95% CI=2.62–23.64). Age significantly influenced the 5 TSST (P=0.004) and 2 MST (P=0.008), while gender (P=0.028) and height (P=0.002) affected the FRT. Conclusion: Individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain had lower functional capacity assessed by five-time sit to stand and 2-minute step tests compared to healthy individuals, and the therapeutic programs were emphasized. With increasing age, the 5 TSST and 2 MST would both be declined.