Age-Related Decline in Lumbar Flexibility Among Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients. | ||
| Bulletin of Physical Therapy Research and Studies | ||
| Volume 3, Issue 2, May 2025, Pages 54-61 PDF (464.09 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/bptrs.2025.379760.1045 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Boles Hanna1; Nasr Awad Abdelkader2; Tasneem Mohammad* 3 | ||
| 1Demonstrator, Department of Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Lotus University, Minya, Egypt. | ||
| 2Assistant Professor, Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgeries , Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. | ||
| 3Orthopedic physical therapy department, Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition with multifactorial etiology. Age-related reductions in lumbar flexibility may adversely affect functional outcomes in this population. The Modified Modified Schober (MMS) test is a valid and reliable clinical tool for assessing lumbar flexibility, yet, its relationship with age in NSLBP remains unexplored. [Purpose] To investigate the association between age and lumbar flexibility measured by MMS test in NSLBP patients and to assess differences by gender. [Methods] A cross-sectional correlational study included 42 NSLBP patients (21 males, 21 females). The mean age of the female group was 34.9 ± 12.5 years, while the male group had a mean age of 30.76 ± 10.24 years. Lumbar flexibility was assessed using MMS test. Pearson’s correlation analyzed associations between age and MMS test scores, both overall and within each group (p<0.05). [Results] A significant strong negative correlation was found between age and MMS scores (r= -0.654, p=0.001). Subgroup analysis showed a significant stronger correlation in males (r=-0.772) than females (r=-0.443). Yet, it showed no significant difference (p= 0.349). [Conclusion] Advancing age correlates with reduced lumbar flexibility in NSLBP, with gender differences observed, highlighting the importance of age-specific assessment and intervention strategies in physical therapy. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Non-specific low back pain; Modified Modified Schober; Lumbar Mobility; Aging | ||
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