Psychophysical capacity in non-specific chronic low back pain
Year: 2009
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare data on the level of aerobic capacity and body composition of non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients with normative data matched for gender, age and level of sporting activity. An LBM-based Astrand submaximal bicycle test was used to estimate maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max). Body fat percentage was estimated according to the Durnin and Womersly protocol using a skinfold calliper. Values were compared with normative data matched for gender, age and level of sporting activity. The study population consisted of 101 outpatients with non-specific CLBP who had entered a rehabilitation program. Results were as follows: the mean (sd) aerobic capacity (VO2 max) of CLBP patients was significantly (P < 0.001) lower 7.3 (5.6) ml/ kg LBM * min ˉ1 as compared to the norm data. The mean (sd) body fat percentage of the patients was significantly (P < 0.001) higher 3.9 (5.9) % as compared to the norm data. The effect size (ES) between the observed and the predicted VO2 max (ml/kg LBM * min ˉ1) was considerable (ES = 0.88) and between the observed and predicted body fat percentage it was moderate (ES = 0.55). These results provide evidence of a reduced level of aerobic capacity and an increased body fat percentage in non-specific CLBP patients compared to healthy subjects.
Author: Audy Paul Hodselmans
Language: English
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1565043487