Year: 2024 | Month: January | Volume: 14 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 248-254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240132
Prevalence of Backward Disequilibrium in Subjects with Chronic Low Back Pain
Radhika Chintamani1, Thulasi K.V2
1Assistant Professor, College of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore-Karnataka
2Intern, College of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore-Karnataka
Corresponding Author: Radhika Chintamani
ABSTRACT
Background: Backward disequilibrium (BD) is a postural disorder in subjects who have distortion in their perception of vertical posture. This is characterized by posterior trunk tilt in standing or sitting position which predisposes the subject to fall backward. Chronic Low back pain (CLBP) is defined as pain in the lumbosacral region, buttocks and thighs that is mechanical in nature and seen to be pain that persists beyond the expected period of healing.
Methodology: This study was a prevalence study to identify the backward disequilibrium in subjects with chronic low back pain subjects. Out of 70 participants 53 subjects were identified with the inclusion criteria of the study. The questionnaires used to assess backward disequilibrium were Timed backward walking test, Tampa’s kinesiophobia scale and Mini Best-test.
Results: The study concluded that the ability to walk in normal speed, static balance and dynamic balance are affected due to chronic low back pain (CLBP) and it also leads to fear of fall. The subjects with chronic low back pain showed significant p value with respect to Timed backward walking test (0.05*), Tampa’s kinesiophobia scale (0.05*) and Mini Best-test (0.05*) for the age group 51-55 years compared to other groups. In addition, Mini Best-test was statistically significant even in the age range 46-50 with p value of 0.05*.
Conclusion: The current study concluded that as the age advances in subjects with chronic low back pain, there will be definite backward disequilibrium evidently seen.
Key words: Backward disequilibrium, Chronic Low Back Pain, Tampa's kinesiophobia scale, Mini best-test, Timed backward walking test.