None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for the pain group (1) were between 18 and 60 years of age, (2) were score at least 5 points on VAS scale for the assessment of pain intensity, (3) were low back pain persisting for more than 6 weeks, and (4) can perform core stability function test. The inclusion criteria for the control group (1) have been low back pain free for at least the past year, (2) have had no history of low back pain requiring a visit to the hospital or time off work.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria were: spinal canal stenosis; spondylolisthesis; spondylitis; large herniated disc sciatica; radiating pain below the knee; previous back surgery; history of known spinal fractures; malignancy; known muscle, nerve, skin, or joint diseases; and pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| core stability function | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| visual analog sclae of low back pain | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Yonsei University