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Comparison of postural control between subgroups of persons with nonspecific chronic low back and healthy controls during the modified Star Excursion Balance Test

  • Shallan, Amjad (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University) ;
  • Lohman, Everett (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University) ;
  • Alshammari, Faris (Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University) ;
  • Dudley, Robert (Department of Kinesiology, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Azusa Pacific University) ;
  • Gharisia, Omar (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University) ;
  • Al-Marzouki, Rana (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University) ;
  • Hsu, Helen (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University) ;
  • Daher, Noha (Department of Allied Health Studies, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University)
  • Received : 2019.06.20
  • Accepted : 2019.07.09
  • Published : 2019.09.30
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Abstract

Objective: To compare the postural control between non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) subgroups and healthy people during dynamic balance performance using a modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Eighteen NSCLBP subjects (9 active extension pattern [AEP], 9 flexion pattern [FP]), and 10 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. All subjects performed mSEBT on their dominant leg on a force plate. Normalized reach distance and balance parameters, including the center of pressure (COP) displacement and velocity, were recorded. Results: There were significant differences in mean reach distances in both posterolateral and posteromedial (PM) reach directions between AEP and healthy subjects (p<0.001) and between FP and healthy subjects (p<0.001). However, there were no significant differences among the three groups in the anterior reach direction. Also, the results showed no significant differences in mean COP variables (velocity and displacement) between pooled NSCLBP and healthy subjects. However, the subjects were reclassified into AEP, FP and healthy groups and the results showed a significant difference in mean COP velocity in the PM direction between AEP and FP subjects (p=0.048), and between AEP and healthy subjects (p=0.024). Conclusions: The findings in this study highlight the heterogeneity of the individuals with NSCLBP and the importance of identifying the homogenous subgroups. Individuals with AEP and FP experience deficits in dynamic postural control compared to healthy controls. In addition, the findings of this study support the concept of the Multidimensional Classification System.

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