Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Non-specific Low Back Pain, Thoracic Spine Dysfunction
Conditions
Brief summary
This cross-sectional observational study investigates the relationship between hip joint mobility and thoracic flexion in patients diagnosed with non-specific low back pain. Altered hip range of motion may influence spinal mechanics and contribute to thoracolumbar dysfunction. The study aims to determine whether a significant correlation exists between hip mobility and thoracic flexion in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain.
Detailed description
Non-specific low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with altered movement patterns and compensatory biomechanical adaptations. Restricted hip mobility may alter lumbo-pelvic rhythm and influence thoracic spine motion during functional activities. This cross-sectional observational study included 60 adults aged 18 to 45 years diagnosed with non-specific low back pain lasting more than three months. Participants underwent assessment of hip range of motion using a universal goniometer and thoracic flexion mobility using a Spinal Mouse device. Hip flexion, extension, internal rotation, and external rotation were measured bilaterally. Thoracic flexion mobility was recorded in degrees using the Spinal Mouse system during forward trunk flexion. Correlation analysis was performed to determine the association between hip mobility parameters and thoracic flexion range. No therapeutic intervention was administered, and all measurements were conducted during a single assessment session.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Deraya University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with non-specific low back pain * Duration of symptoms more than three months * Age between 18 and 45 years
Exclusion criteria
* Specific spinal pathology (fracture, tumor, infection) * Previous spinal surgery * Neurological disorders * Lower limb fractures or hip pathology * Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hip Joint Range of Motion | Single assessment session (baseline) | Hip flexion, extension, internal rotation, and external rotation measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. |
| Correlation Between Hip Mobility and Thoracic Flexion | Single assessment session (baseline) | Correlation analysis between hip joint range of motion and thoracic flexion mobility using appropriate statistical tests. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed