Hip rotation range of motion in people with and without low back pain who participate in rotation-related sports

Abstract Background Mechanical low back pain (MLBP) is a major cause of illness and disability, especially in people of working age. People with chronic low back pain often experience anger, fear, anxiety, decrease in physical ability, and inadequacy of role fulfillment. Objective This study aimed to compare the efficacy of extension exercise program versus muscle energy technique in treating patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Subjects and methods Forty patients complaining of chronic mechanical low back pain participated in the study. Patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups: group A which received spinal extension exercise program and group B which received muscle energy technique. Treatment sessions were given three times per week for four successive weeks. Patients were assessed before and after treatment using visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and digital goniometer to assess pain intensity, functional disability, and range of motion (ROM) of lumbar spine respectively. Results There was significant decrease in the scores of pain and functional disability in both groups post-treatment especially in group B. There was significant increase in lumbar range of motion in both groups post-treatment, especially in group A. Conclusion Extension exercise program had better effect on improving lumbar range of motion, whereas muscle energy technique was better in decreasing pain and functional disability in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.

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Effect of Medicinal Cannabis Therapy (MCT) on Severity of Chronic Low Back Pain, Sciatica and Lumbar Range of Motion

International Journal of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine ◽

10.21767/2471-982x.100014 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 02 (01) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mustafa Yassin ◽

Avraham Garti ◽

Dror Robinson

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Chronic Low Back Pain ◽

Low Back ◽

Medicinal Cannabis ◽

Lumbar Range Of Motion

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Influence of Selected Pain Characteristics on Segmental Spine Range of Motion in Patients with Low-Back Pain

Journal of Ergonomics ◽

10.4172/2165-7556.1000138 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 05 (02) ◽

Author(s):

Abiola O Ogundele

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Low Back ◽

Pain Characteristics

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Effect of Medicinal Cannabis Therapy (Mct) On Severity of Chronic Low Back Pain, Sciatica and Lumbar Range of Motion

Journal of Anesthesia & Pain Medicine ◽

10.33140/japm/01/02/00006 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Chronic Low Back Pain ◽

Sagittal Plane ◽

Treatment Protocol ◽

Adjunctive Treatment ◽

Low Back ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Medicinal Cannabis

Background: Anecdotal evidence indicates the possible efficacy of cannabis use as an adjunctive treatment in chronic low back pain. The purpose of the current study was to assess the results of treatment of patients suffering from chronic low back pain by medicinal cannabis (MCT). Methods: A cohort of 46 patients was followed for a minimum of twelve months. They were evaluated at baseline prior to MCT, 3 months later when MCT was begun and up to 12 months of MCT by patient reported outcome questionnaire (SF-12), visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), back specific function was assessed using the Oswestry score, range of motion was measured using the Saunders digital inclinometer. Opiate use was assessed using pharmacy dispensation records at baseline and after 12 months of MCT. Inclusion criteria included: age over 25 years, sciatica with documented treatment for at least 12 months, evidence on CT or MRI scan of disc herniation or spinal stenosis, failure of at least two narcotic drugs, and consent to use medicinal cannabis. Exclusion criteria included evidence of bone cancer, evidence of diabetic neuropathy, and evidence of prior psychotic reactions. Treatment protocol: Cannabis usage was at a fixed dosage of 20 grams per month, dose increase was considered at least after 6 months of treatment. The cannabis was smoked at a recommended rate of 4 dosages per day. Results: After 12 months of MCT BPI VAS decreased from 8.4 ± 1.4 to 2.0 ± 2.0; SF12-PCS improved from 47 ± 14 to 55 ± 12; SF12-MCS improved from 44 ± 6 to 50 ± 10; and sagittal plane active range of motion improved from 34º ± 8º degrees to 48º ± 8º, In conclusion, short term usage of smoked medicinal cannabis appear to improve both physical and mental function while decreasing pain levels of chronic low back pain sufferers.

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How does self-efficacy influence pain perception, postural stability and range of motion in individuals with chronic low back pain?

IBJ Plus ◽

10.24217/2531-0151.18v1s2.00076 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

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Roy La Touche ◽

Mónica Grande Alonso ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Chronic Low Back Pain ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Postural Stability ◽

Pain Perception ◽

Low Back

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Three-Dimensional Torso Motion in Tethered Front Crawl Stroke and its Implications on Low Back Pain

Journal of Applied Biomechanics ◽

10.1123/jab.2015-0024 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 50-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tanghuizi Du ◽

Ikumi Narita ◽

Toshimasa Yanai

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Twist Angle ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Low Back ◽

Front Crawl ◽

Active Range Of Motion ◽

High Incidence ◽

Competitive Swimmers

Low back pain is a common problem among competitive swimmers, and repeated torso hyperextension is claimed to be an etiological factor. The purpose of this study was to describe the three-dimensional torso configurations in the front crawl stroke and to test the hypothesis that swimmers experience torso hyperextension consistently across the stroke cycles. Nineteen collegiate swimmers underwent 2 measurements: a measurement of the active range of motion in 3 dimensions and a measurement of tethered front crawl stroke at their maximal effort. Torso extension beyond the active range of torso motion was defined as torso hyperextension. The largest torso extension angle exhibited during the stroke cycles was 9 ± 11° and it was recorded at or around 0.02 ± 0.08 s, the instant at which the torso attained the largest twist angle. No participant hyperextended the torso consistently across the stroke cycles and subjects exhibited torso extension angles during tethered front crawl swimming that were much less than their active range of motion. Therefore, our hypothesis was rejected, and the data suggest that repeated torso hyperextension during front crawl strokes should not be claimed to be the major cause of the high incidence of low back pain in swimmers.

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