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Comparison of Postural and Functional Indicators in Adolescent Boys with and Without Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Document Type : Original Articles

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1 Department of Corrective Exercise and Sport Pathology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

2 Department of Exercise Physiology and Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

Abstract

Background: Back pain is one of the most common disorders, caused by various factors and leading to diverse consequences. This study aimed to compare specific postural and functional indicators in adolescent boys with and without non-specific chronic low back pain.
Methods: The present study employed a causal-comparative design. A total of 30 adolescent male students with non-specific chronic low back pain and 30 healthy adolescent male students were purposefully selected. Individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain were identified using a visual pain scale and confirmed by a physical medicine specialist. Kyphosis and lordosis were assessed using a flexible ruler, proprioception was evaluated through the lumbar angle active reconstruction test at a 30-degree angle using a goniometer, core stability was measured using McGill functional tests, upper limb function was assessed with the Upper Limb Y Test, and static and dynamic balance were evaluated using the Stork Test and the Lower Limb Y Test, respectively. An independent t-test was used to compare the average variables between the two groups.
Results: The findings revealed significant differences in proprioception, core stability, and static and dynamic balance between the groups with and without non-specific chronic low back pain. However, the two groups observed no significant differences between other variables.
Conclusions: These results highlight the importance of proprioception, core stability, and static and dynamic balance in adolescent boys with non-specific chronic low back pain. Rehabilitation protocols for this population should prioritize developing and strengthening these components.
 

 

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Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research
Volume 12, Issue 2
June 2025
Pages 81-89
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