Investigating The Association Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity, Trunk Endurance, And Previous Low Back Injury
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The goal of this study was to explore the relationship between physical activity, trunk muscle endurance, and low back pain (LBP) in an undergraduate student population. Using triaxial accelerometers and standardized endurance tests, physical activity and trunk muscle endurance were objectively measured and the results compared between the control and LBP groups. Findings indicated that while the control group generally showed higher physical activity levels, only two of fifteen variables—maximum METs and percent time in vigorous physical activity—were statistically significant. Trunk muscle endurance was higher in the control group, but a ceiling effect in the trunk endurance tests limited the ability to discover the real differences between participants. The expected correlation between physical activity and trunk muscle endurance could not be confirmed due to these limitations. This research contributes to improving the understanding of physical activity, trunk endurance, and LBP among undergraduate students.
Source: YorkSpace (York University)
Author: Ilunga, Placide Kalala
Language: English
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6991893549