Chronic back pain sub-classification and level of disability: effect on functional performance and muscle strength

Authors

  • Welds Rodrigo Ribeiro Bertor Unioeste
  • Giovanna de Araújo Fracaro Unioeste
  • Lígia Inez da Silva Unioeste
  • Marina Zilio Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná –
  • Fernando Amâncio Aragão Unioeste
  • Alberito Rodrigo Carvalho Unioeste

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n4.4514

Keywords:

Low back pain, Physical therapy modalities, Walking.

Abstract

Introduction: Low back pain induces reduction in physical activity and, consequently, in physical fitness. Objective: To investigate the effects, both isolated and associated, of clinical classification of low back pain (group effect) and of the level of disability on functional capacity obtained by the distance walked during the six-minute walk test (6MWT) and on dorsal and lower limb (LL) muscle strength. Methods: The sample consisted of 31 subjects divided into three groups: control (CG/n=10), nonspecific low back pain (NLBPG/n=7), and specific low back pain (ELBPG/n=14). The evaluation procedures were: (a) determination of the level of disability, (b) measurement of dorsal and lower limb grip strength, and (c) the 6MWT. Results: There was a main group effect. The force in the CG was significantly greater than that in the NLBPG and in the ELBPG for dorsal and lower limbs muscles, but no such effect was found for the 6MWT. Conclusion: The strength of dorsal and lower limb muscles was affected by chronic low back pain; however, functional performance was not.

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Author Biography

Marina Zilio, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná –

Acadêmicos do curso de Fisioterapia – Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná – Unioeste, com vínculo ao Grupo de Pesquisa em Reabilitação Neuro-Músculo-Esquelética. Cascavel, PR – Brasil.

Published

2014-01-28

How to Cite

1.
Bertor WRR, Fracaro G de A, Silva LI da, Zilio M, Aragão FA, Carvalho AR. Chronic back pain sub-classification and level of disability: effect on functional performance and muscle strength. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2014 Jan. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 26];12(4):563-71. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4514

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Section

Applied Sciences