The aim of this study was to determine the multidimensional profile of individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and to determine the relationship between disability and fear avoidance beliefs, physical performance and quality of life in this population. Individuals with chronic low back pain between the ages of 18-50 will be included in the study. Disability level of the participants will be assessed with Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), fear avoidance attitudes with Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire-Physical Activity (FABQ-PA), and quality of life with Short Form-12 (SF-12). Trunk endurance, functional mobility and static-dynamic balance will be assessed for physical performance. Trunk endurance will be assessed with McGill endurance tests, functional mobility with Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), dynamic balance with Y-balance test, and static balance with single leg stance test.
Back pain for at least 3 months
Pain intensity ≥ 3 on the Visual Analog Scale
History of spinal surgery/trauma
Other back pain (associated with rheumatic diseases, multiple sclerosis, malignancy, etc.) instability conditions such as spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
Pregnancy
Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²)
Chronic low back pain
Other
Other
Correlation
Other interventionCorrelation between outcomes
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
The questionnaire assessing the level of disability associated with low back pain includes a total of 10 questions, and each question is scored from 0 to 5. The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher levels of disability.
Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire
The questionnaire, consisting of 16 items in total, has two subscales: work-related (FABQ-work) and physical activity-related (FABQ-PA). The physical activity-related subscale measures beliefs about how physical activity can affect a person's pain. The work-related subscale measures beliefs about how a person's work can affect their pain. The scale is calculated by summing the responses to all questions, with higher scores indicating higher levels of fear-avoidance beliefs.The FABQ-PA score will be used in the study.
Short Form-12/SF-12
The questionnaire that evaluates the participants' health-related quality of life has two sub-scores: Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS). The PCS-12 score is obtained from the sub-dimensions of general health, physical functioning, physical role and body pain, while the PCS-12 score is obtained from the sub-dimensions of social functioning, emotional role, mental health and energy. Both the PCS-12 and PCS-12 scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing better health.
McGill Trunk Muscle Endurance Tests
Trunk flexor endurance test: The participant is positioned by the tester with the knees and hips at 90 degrees, the trunk at 60 degrees, the hands crossed on both shoulders and the soles of the feet flat on the floor. Trunk extensor endurance test: Individuals are asked to hang their trunks from the bed starting from the spina iliaca anterior superior and cross both arms on the shoulders. The legs are fixed by the gastrocnemius muscle by the operator. When the individuals achieve a horizontal position, the test is started. Lateral Trunk Endurance Test: The individual is positioned with their feet, right arms perpendicular to the floor, elbows on the mat, left arms at chest level and left hands on the right shoulder. The test period starts as soon as they lift their hips by supporting themselves with their elbows and feet on the floor.The same is repeated for the other side.
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