Association between self-perceived error during the modified star excursion balance test and chronic low back pain history in male collegiate baseball players: an exploratory cross-sectional study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: [Purpose] This exploratory study examined the association between self-perceived error during a dynamic balance task and history of chronic low back pain in male collegiate baseball players. [Participants and Methods] Seventy-four male collegiate baseball field players participated. History of chronic low back pain was classified as low back pain lasting three months or longer. During the Modified Star Excursion Balance Test, predicted and actual reach distances were measured. Self-perceived error was calculated as the predicted value minus the actual value, normalized to lower limb length. Positive and negative values indicated overestimation and underestimation, respectively. [Results] Twenty-seven participants were classified into the overestimation group and 47 into the underestimation group. History of chronic low back pain was observed in 3 participants in the overestimation group and 15 in the underestimation group. Self-perceived error was associated with history of chronic low back pain. [Conclusion] Self-perceived error during a dynamic balance task was associated with history of chronic low back pain in male collegiate baseball players. This exploratory finding suggests that the difference between predicted and actual performance may provide supplementary information in physical therapy assessment.
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.38.481
Institution: Josai International University
Language: English
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7224993861