The aim of the study was to evaluate the upper extremity exercise capacity of individuals with chronic low back pain and to investigate its relationship with respiratory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength, chest expansion, pain, disability level, fear of movement and quality of life.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
47
Kirsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGUpper extremity exercise capacity
It will be assessed by 6 minute pegboard and ring test.
Time frame: 1st day
Respiratory muscle strength
Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) will be measured using a portable mouth pressure device.
Time frame: 1st day
Peripheral muscle strength
Knee extensor, shoulder abductor and hand grip strength will be evaluated with a dynamometer.
Time frame: 1st day
Chest expansion
Neutral, deep inspiration and deep expiration circumferences will be measured from the axillary, epigastric and subcostal regions using a tape measure.
Time frame: 1st day
Disability level
It will be assessed with Oswestry Disability Index. High scores on the scale indicate the presence and severity of symptoms.
Time frame: 1st day
Kinesiophobia
It will be evaluated with the Tampa Kinesiophobia scale.The total score ranges from 17-68, with a score above 37 indicating a high degree of kinesiophobia.
Time frame: 1st day
Quality of life
It will be evaluated with the Short Form-12 Quality of Life scale.The subscales rate health from 0 to 100, with 0 indicating poor health and 100 indicating good health.
Time frame: 1st day
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