Age-Related Decline in Lumbar Flexibility Among Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients.
Hanna, B., Mohammad, T., Abdelkader, N. (2025). Age-Related Decline in Lumbar Flexibility Among Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients.. EKB Journal Management System, 3(2), 54-61. doi: 10.21608/bptrs.2025.379760.1045
Boles Hanna; Tasneem Mohammad; Nasr Awad Abdelkader. "Age-Related Decline in Lumbar Flexibility Among Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients.". EKB Journal Management System, 3, 2, 2025, 54-61. doi: 10.21608/bptrs.2025.379760.1045
Hanna, B., Mohammad, T., Abdelkader, N. (2025). 'Age-Related Decline in Lumbar Flexibility Among Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients.', EKB Journal Management System, 3(2), pp. 54-61. doi: 10.21608/bptrs.2025.379760.1045
Hanna, B., Mohammad, T., Abdelkader, N. Age-Related Decline in Lumbar Flexibility Among Non-Specific Low Back Pain Patients.. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 3(2): 54-61. doi: 10.21608/bptrs.2025.379760.1045

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, Page 54-61  XML PDF (346.69 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/bptrs.2025.379760.1045
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Authors
Boles Hanna1; Tasneem Mohammad email orcid 2; Nasr Awad Abdelkaderorcid 3
1Demonstrator, Department of Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Lotus University, Minya, Egypt.
2Orthopedic physical therapy department, Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
3Assistant Professor, Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgeries , 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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