TITLE:
Comparison of Lumbopelvic-Hip Rotation Asymmetry and Pelvic Asymmetry between Individuals with and without Nonspecific Low Back Pain
AUTHORS:
Qianhui Sun, Heng-Ju Lee, Cheng-Feng Lin, Rakhmad Rosadi
KEYWORDS:
Low Back Pain, Biomechanics, Pelvic Alignment
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.12 No.9,
September
29,
2024
ABSTRACT: Background: low back pain affects many individuals, with 80% classified as non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) due to mechanical rather than structural issues. The link between pelvic alignment and lumbopelvic-hip rotation movement for NSLBP is controversial. Methods: twenty males with NSLBP and 20 healthy males participated. Data collected included static pelvic asymmetry and active lumbopelvic-hip rotation with motion capture system for kinematic analysis. Results: Unpaired T test was used to compare the difference of kinematic parameters between two groups. NSLBP group showed significantly larger angles between the ASIS-PSIS line and the z-axis (p Conclusion: Evaluations focusing on bone structure alone may be inadequate. A more comprehensive approach including functional assessments like muscle strength and range of motion could be beneficial. Integrating lumbopelvic-hip movement patterns and pelvic symmetry into clinical assessments should be considered, as they may be influenced by physical activity.