This study aims to investigate the relationship between motor control dysfunction (MCD) and radiographic parameters in non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). Participants will undergo specific clinical motor control tests and lumbar spine X-rays to evaluate the alignment and coordination of spinal and pelvic structures. Understanding this relationship may help improve rehabilitation strategies and reduce pain in affected individuals.
. Patients diagnosed with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) for more than 3 months
Age between 20 and 40 years
Both males and females
Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9
• Patients with specific causes of low back pain (e.g., disc herniation, fractures, tumors, infections)
History of spinal or lower limb surgery or injury
Radiculopathy or neurological disorders affecting motor control
Diagnosed spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, spondyloarthropathy, ankylosing spondylitis)
Patients aged 20-40 years diagnosed with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP), recruited from the outpatient physical therapy clinic of Cairo University. Participants will be screened based on clinical and radiographic criteria to ensure eligibility and safety.
Case-only
Cross-sectional
Pressure biofeedback assessment
Diagnostic testParticipants will be assessed for lumbar motor control using a pressure biofeedback unit (PBU) during the Abdominal Draw-In Maneuver (ADIM) in both crock lying and prone positions. This is a non-invasive test to evaluate deep core muscle function (TrA and MF) in patients with NSCLBP. No therapeutic intervention will be administered.
Lumbar Lordotic Angle
Radiographic measurement of the lumbar lordotic angle (LLA) in degrees to assess sagittal spinal alignment in patients diagnosed with non-specific chronic low back pain.
Pelvic Incidence Angle
Measurement of Pelvic Incidence Angle in degrees obtained from lateral radiographic imaging in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain.
Pelvic Tilt Angle
Assessment of pelvic tilt angle in degrees as part of the evaluation of lumbopelvic alignment in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain.
Sacral Slope Angle
Evaluation of sacral slope angle in degrees based on standard radiographic imaging in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain.
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Mohammad Abdelazeem Darwish Saad
Lead sponsor
Cairo University
Sponsor institution
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