Biomechanical factors associated with non-specific low back pain in adults: a systematic review

Abd Rahman, Nur Athirah; Li, Shuoqi; Schmid, Stefan; Shaharudin, Shazlin (2023). Biomechanical factors associated with non-specific low back pain in adults: a systematic review Physical Therapy in Sport, 59, pp. 60-72. Elsevier 10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.11.011

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Low back pain (LBP) can result in increased direct medical and non-medical costs to patients, employers, and health care providers. This systematic review aimed to provide a better understanding of the biomechanical factors associated with chronic non-specific LBP in adults. SCOPUS, ScienceDirect, MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases were searched. In total, 26 studies were included and significant differences were noted between healthy controls and LBP patients in various motion. Biomechanical factors among adults with non-specific LBP were altered and differed as compared to healthy controls in various motion might be to compensate the pain during those motions. This review highlighted the biomechanical differences across those with non-specific LBP and healthy adults. Both groups showed a similar level of pain during functional tasks but LBP patients suffered from a moderate level of disability. Future studies should not rely on questionnaire-based pain scale only. The biomechanical factors summarized in this review can be used to diagnose non-specific LBP accurately, and as modifiable targets for exercise-based intervention.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	School of Health Professions School of Health Professions > Physiotherapy School of Health Professions > Physiotherapy > Spinal Movement Biomechanics
Name:	Abd Rahman, Nur Athirah; Li, Shuoqi; Schmid, Stefan0000-0001-5138-9800 and Shaharudin, Shazlin
ISSN:	1466-853X
Publisher:	Elsevier
Language:	English
Submitter:	Stefan Schmid
Date Deposited:	07 Dec 2022 11:17
Last Modified:	22 Dec 2022 08:35
Publisher DOI:	10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.11.011
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Biomechanics, kinematics, kinetics, spine
ARBOR DOI:	10.24451/arbor.18328
URI:	https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/18328