Comparison of static postural balance between healthy subjects and those with low back pain.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the static postural balance between women suffering from chronic low back pain and healthy subjects, by moving the center of pressure. METHODS: The study included 15 women with low back pain (LBP group) and 15 healthy women (healthy group). They were instructed to remain in standing on the force platform for 30 seconds. We analyzed the area and the speed of displacement of center of pressure of both groups. Data analysis was performed using the Student's t-test, with significance of 5%. RESULTS: Individuals with chronic low back pain showed a larger area of displacement of the center of pressure relative to the healthy ones but there was no significant difference in the speed of displacement of the center of pressure. CONCLUSION: Individuals with chronic low back pain had alterations in static balance with respect to healthy ones. Level of Evidence III, Prognostic Studies.

Comparação do equilíbrio postural estático entre sujeitos saudavéis e lombálgicos / Comparison of static postural balance between healthy subjects and those with low back pain

OBJETIVO: Comparar o equilíbrio postural estático entre portadoras de lombalgia crônica e indivíduos saudáveis, através do deslocamento do centro de pressão. MÉTODOS: Participaram do estudo 15 mulheres com lombalgia (Grupo lombalgia) e 15 mulheres saudáveis (Grupo saudável). Elas foram orientadas a permanecer em posição ortostática sobre a plataforma de força durante 30 segundos. Foram analisadas a área e a velocidade de deslocamento do centro de pressão de ambos os grupos. A análise dos dados foi realizada através do Teste t de Student, com significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Os indivíduos com lombalgia crônica apresentaram maior área de deslocamento do centro de pressão em relação aos saudáveis, porém não houve diferença significativa em relação à velocidade de deslocamento do centro de pressão. CONCLUSÃO: Indivíduos com lombalgia crônica apresentam alteração do equilíbrio estático em relação a saudáveis. Nível de evidência III, Estudos Prognósticos.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the static postural balance between women suffering from chronic low back pain and healthy subjects, by moving the center of pressure. METHODS: The study included 15 women with low back pain (LBP group) and 15 healthy women (healthy group). They were instructed to remain in standing on the force platform for 30 seconds. We analyzed the area and the speed of displacement of center of pressure of both groups. Data analysis was performed using the Student t-test, with significance of 5%. RESULTS: Individuals with chronic low back pain showed a larger area of displacement of the center of pressure relative to the healthy ones but there was no significant difference in the speed of displacement of the center of pressure. CONCLUSION: Individuals with chronic low back pain had alterations in static balance with respect to healthy ones. Level of Evidence III, Prognostic Studies.