| Physical and functional measures related to low back pain in individuals with lower-limb amputation: an exploratory pilot study. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15944880 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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For this study, we compared the physical impairments and functional deficits of individuals with lower-limb amputation (LLA) for those with and without low back pain (LBP). Nineteen participants with LLA were placed into two groups based on visual analog scores of LBP. We assessed functional limitations, iliopsoas length, hamstring length, abdominal strength, back extensor strength, and back extensor endurance. Data analysis included correlations and t-tests. We found significant correlations between pain score and functional limitations, iliopsoas length, and back extensor endurance. We also detected significant differences in functional limitations, iliopsoas length, back extensor strength, and back extensor endurance between those with and without LBP. We saw significant differences in back extensor strength and back extensor endurance between those with transtibial and transfemoral amputations. Differences exist in physical measures of individuals with LLA with and without LBP. Clinicians should consider these impairments in individuals with amputation who experience LBP. Because of the participants' characteristics, these findings may be applicable to veterans with LLA. |
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Authors:
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Karen Friel; Elizabeth Domholdt; Douglas G Smith |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of rehabilitation research and development Volume: 42 ISSN: 1938-1352 ISO Abbreviation: J Rehabil Res Dev Publication Date: 2005 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-09 Completed Date: 2007-09-17 Revised Date: 2009-05-05 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8410047 Medline TA: J Rehabil Res Dev Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 155-66 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physical Therapy, Room 501, New York Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 8000, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA. kfriel@nyit.edu |
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Adult Aged Amputation / adverse effects* Amputees / rehabilitation* Biomechanics Confounding Factors (Epidemiology) Female Golf / physiology Humans Leg Low Back Pain / classification, etiology*, physiopathology* Male Middle Aged Muscle Strength* Muscle, Skeletal / anatomy & histology, pathology, physiopathology* Pain Measurement Phantom Limb / etiology, physiopathology Pilot Projects |
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