Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Conditions
Keywords
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Functional Status, Dubousset Functional Test, Reliability, Validity
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of Dubousset Functional Test in the patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged 18-65 years, diagnosed with chronic pain (more than three months) due to lumbar spinal stenosis.
Exclusion criteria
* Those with fractures, pregnancy, a disease that would prevent physical exertion, those with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 and above, and those with major musculoskeletal or neurological disorders that cause gait disturbance will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dubousset Functional Test | 10 minutes | The four test components included the Up and Walking Test (unassisted sit-to-stand from a chair, walk forward/backward 5 meters \[no turn\], then unassisted stand-to-sit), Steps Test (ascend three steps, turn, descend three steps), Down and Sitting Test (stand-to-ground, followed by ground-to-stand, with assistance as needed), and Dual-Tasking Test (walk 5 meters forwards and back while counting down from 50 by 2). |