Effect of a lumbopelvic stability training program on lower extremity kinematic parameters in low back pain developers during single-leg squat

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q1 REHABILITATION

Physical Therapy in Sport Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.04.007

Sama Azizmohammadi, Foad Seidi, Shahrzad Zandi

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Abstract

Objectives

Objective Altered movement patterns and lower extremity misalignment are key features in low back pain developers (LBPDs), leading to significant changes in functional movements such as squats. These changes may result in clinical low back pain (LBP) based on the kinesiopathology model. Core muscles are crucial for creating a stable platform for limb movement, but LBPDs typically have weak and poorly activated deep muscles, contributing to inefficient movement patterns. This study aims to assess the effect of a lumbopelvic stability program on lower extremity kinematics in LBPDs during single-leg squats (SLS).

Design

Pre-post study.

Setting

University dormitory gym.

Participants

Thirty female participants identified as LBPDs, divided into two groups of experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15).

Main outcome measures

Kinematic variables, including hip and knee flexion and abduction, and ankle dorsiflexion and abduction (eversion), were measured during SLS using two-dimensional video analysis before and after the intervention.

Results

Significant differences were found in hip flexion (F = 13.36, p = 0.001), hip abduction (F = 73.42, p = 0.001), knee flexion (F = 23.65, p = 0.001), and knee abduction (F = 13.37, p = 0.001) post-intervention.

Conclusion

A 6-week lumbopelvic stability program improved hip and knee kinematics in LBPDs, highlighting the importance of core stability in optimizing movement and potentially preventing future LBP.

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Physical Therapy in Sport 医学-康复医学

CiteScore

4.50

自引率

8.30%

发文量

125

审稿时长

39 days

期刊介绍： Physical Therapy in Sport is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the publication of research and clinical practice material relevant to the healthcare professions involved in sports and exercise medicine, and rehabilitation. The journal publishes material that is indispensable for day-to-day practice and continuing professional development. Physical Therapy in Sport covers topics dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries, as well as more general areas of sports and exercise medicine and related sports science. The journal publishes original research, case studies, reviews, masterclasses, papers on clinical approaches, and book reviews, as well as occasional reports from conferences. Papers are double-blind peer-reviewed by our international advisory board and other international experts, and submissions from a broad range of disciplines are actively encouraged.