scholarly journals Trunk Muscles Strength as a Risk Factor for Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kang Hee Cho ◽  
Jae Won Beom ◽  
Tae Sung Lee ◽  
Jun Ho Lim ◽  
Tae Heon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Trunk Muscles ◽  
Low Back

Musculoskeletal Condition and Adaptation as the Predictors of Low Back Pain in Sports Games

2019 ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
Ludmila Zapletalová ◽  
Gabriela Luptáková
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Functional Adaptation ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Trunk Muscles ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Musculoskeletal Condition

Objective. The objective of this systematic review of literature was to identify if the musculoskeletal condition and disorders caused by adaptation on specific movement patterns in sports games is as risk factors of low back pain (LBP). Data sources. A comprehensive search of articles published in the last 20 years was conducted in four databases (PubMed®, Google Scholar, Web of Science). Different combinations of keywords such as LBP, muscle imbalance, muscle strength, muscle endurance, musculoskeletal system and sport game were used, applying the Boolean operators. After establishing the criteria of selection, 9 studies of 52 initially identified were analyzed. Results. From  the viewpoint of musculoskeletal condition and its functional adaptation as the possible risk factors of LBP in the sports games it is suggested that the musculoskeletal system, its functional disorders, endurance and maximal strength of the trunk muscles are not risk factors of LBP in every aspect. The risk factors appear to be muscle imbalances combined with functional asymmetry of pelvic and its asymmetrical rotation as a result of unilateral overloading, as well as the low maximal lumbar[ flexion. Low level of endurance of trunk and core muscles cannot be uniquely identified as a risk factor of LBP. Similarly, the maximal isometric strength of trunk muscles do not act as a risk factor of LBP, either. Conclusion. A detailed comparison of data between the sports games, within game, sex or age was not possible. Further research is necessary. Nevertheless, based on the results of this review, it is obvious that in sports games LBP is a consequence of functional and structural changes of pelvic and related muscles. There is less evidence for endurance and maximal isometric strength of trunk muscles to be a risk factor of LBP.

Spinal Mechanical Load as a Risk Factor for Low Back Pain

Spine ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. E281-E293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric W. P. Bakker ◽  
Arianne P. Verhagen ◽  
Emiel van Trijffel ◽  
Cees Lucas ◽  
Bart W. Koes
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Mechanical Load ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Activity Characteristics and Movement Patterns in People With and People Without Low Back Pain Who Participate in Rotation-Related Sports

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth L. Chimenti ◽  
Sara A. Scholtes ◽  
Linda R. Van Dillen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Movement Pattern ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Habitual Activity ◽  
Design Case ◽  
Lower Limb Movement ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Many risk factors have been identified as contributing to the development or persistence of low back pain (LBP). However, the juxtaposition of both high and low levels of physical activity being associated with LBP reflects the complexity of the relationship between a risk factor and LBP. Moreover, not everyone with an identified risk factor, such as a movement pattern of increased lumbopelvic rotation, has LBP.Objective:The purpose of this study was to examine differences in activity level and movement patterns between people with and people without chronic or recurrent LBP who participate in rotation-related sports.Design Case:Case-control study.Setting:University laboratory environment.Participants:52 people with chronic or recurrent LBP and 25 people without LBP who all play a rotation-related sport.Main Outcome Measures:Participants completed self-report measures including the Baecke Habitual Activity Questionnaire and a questionnaire on rotation-related sports. A 3-dimensional motion-capture system was used to collect movement-pattern variables during 2 lower-limb-movement tests.Results:Compared with people without LBP, people with LBP reported a greater difference between the sport subscore and an average work and leisure composite subscore on the Baecke Habitual Activity Questionnaire (F = 6.55, P = .01). There were no differences between groups in either rotation-related-sport participation or movement-pattern variables demonstrated during 2 lower-limb-movement tests (P > .05 for all comparisons).Conclusions:People with and people without LBP who regularly play a rotation-related sport differed in the amount and nature of activity participation but not in movement-pattern variables. An imbalance between level of activity during sport and daily functions may contribute to the development or persistence of LBP in people who play a rotation-related sport.

scholarly journals AB1076 Low back pain in turkish bus drivers: pilot study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZB Karakoc ◽  
Z Sarı ◽  
F Koroglu ◽  
M Aamir RashediBonab ◽  
S Karakas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Bus Drivers

Obesity as a Risk Factor for Low Back Pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting-Ting Zhang ◽  
Zhen Liu ◽  
Ying-Li Liu ◽  
Jing-Jing Zhao ◽  
Dian-Wu Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Acute and Short-Term Effects of Dry Needling in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain and Hamstring Tightness: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Bazzaz-Yamchi ◽  
Soofia Naghdi ◽  
Amin Nakhostin-Ansari ◽  
Monavar Hadizadeh ◽  
Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Effects

Background. Chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP) is one of the common health issues. Hamstring tightness contributes to the development of LBP. This study aimed to investigate the acute and short-term effects of deep dry needling (DN) in patients with chronic nonspecific LBP and hamstring muscle tightness. Methods. A single-group pretest-posttest clinical study design was followed. The outcome measures were the visual analog scale (VAS), passive knee extension (PKE) test, finger-floor distance (FFD) test, and functional rating index (FRI). Patients underwent one session of deep DN of three points on both hamstring muscles, each point for one minute. Patients were assessed before (T0), immediately after (T1), and one week after DN (T2). The FRI was assessed at T0 and T2. Results. Ten women with a mean age of 21.1 years (SD = 1.6) participated in the study. Significant large effect sizes in VAS pain reduction (d = 1.25) and PKE hamstring tightness were obtained (hamstring: right, d = 0.82; left, d = 0.88) at T2. Medium effect sizes were obtained for FFD (d = 0.45) and FRI (d = 0.72) at T2. Conclusion. A single session of deep DN improved pain and function and increased hamstring flexibility. This pilot study supports the use of DN in patients with LBP and hamstring tightness; however, future research with a rigorous study design of randomized controlled trial is required to confirm the findings. This trial is registered with IRCT20180511039612N1.

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