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Do patients with chronic low back pain have proprioceptive deficits in their lumbar spine?
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Do patients with chronic low back pain have proprioceptive deficits in their lumbar spine? Investigators: Jennifer Winter, Chanda Mistry, Karen Barker Key words: proprioception, back pain, balance, visual feedback, joint position sense Abstract Study Design A clinical trial comparing proprioceptive awareness with and without visual feedback combined with repositioning error in ten patients with chronic low back pain. Objectives To investigate whether patients with chronic low back pain have proprioceptive deficits in the lumbar spine. Summary of Background Data Research has discovered that injuries to peripheral joints have resulted in proprioceptive deficits. As proprioception is a complex function, it is difficult to measure accurately but research suggests this is also true in the lumbar spine. This study examines two aspects of proprioception; the removal of vision to increase joint awareness and repositioning error. Indications of proprioceptive deficits should lead to rehabilitation programs incorporating proprioceptive training. Methods Sway path and sway area were measured in standing using the balance performance monitor...
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