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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanical analysis
  • Spinal kinematics and kinetics
  • Musculoskeletal functional assessment

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  • Low back pain (LBP) management benefits from functional diagnostic tools.
  • Establishing reference data for asymptomatic individuals is crucial for comparative analysis in LBP patients.
  • Understanding individual functional profiles aids in setting therapeutic goals and enhancing quality management.

Purpose:

  • To establish reference data for spinal form and mobility in pain-free adults.
  • To analyze gender-based differences in spinal parameters and isometric strength.
  • To propose a method for creating individualized musculoskeletal functional profiles for LBP patients.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study analyzed spinal form (rasterstereography) and isometric peak forces (back extension/trunk flexion) in 103 pain-free volunteers (18-40 years).
  • Reference data were established using percentiles (5-95%).
  • Significant gender differences were observed in strength values and lumbosacral spinal parameters (p < 0.001), but not in other measured parameters.

Impact:

  • Reference percentiles of asymptomatic individuals can be used to construct functional profiles for LBP patients.
  • These profiles can highlight the characteristics of different LBP disorders.
  • The approach is valuable for screening, therapy planning, and monitoring of LBP patients.