Association of Demographics, Lumbar Range of Motion, and Disability in Chronic Low Back: Baseline Data Analysis
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 Jun 22;25(1):489. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-07613-9.
Background: Low back pain (LBP) poses a substantial burden on low and middle-income countries like Pakistan. This study aimed to explore the relationship between demographic factors, lumbar range of motion, and disability in patients with chronic low back pain.
Methods: A baseline data analysis was conducted among 150 patients with chronic low back pain in a randomized controlled trial from March 2020 to January 2021. Demographics were recorded, and lumbar range of motion was measured using Modified-Modified Schober’s test, while disability was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index.
Results: The study revealed that decreased lumbar range of motion was associated with increased disability. Additionally, female gender and unmarried marital status were linked to higher levels of disability. However, age, education level, and work status did not show significant effects on disability.
Conclusions: The findings highlight the impact of demographics and lumbar range of motion on functional disability in chronic low back pain. Understanding these associations can aid in developing targeted interventions and improving patient care.
PMID: 38909184 | DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07613-9
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