Psychomotor speed and postural control in chronic low back pain patients A controlled follow-up study.

摘要: Study design Psychomotor speed (reaction time) and postural control (center point of force velocity) among healthy volunteers patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) were studied at the beginning an active, functional, restoration rehabilitation program 5 months after program. Objectives To study cross-sectionally reaction times center points velocity pain, to evaluate effects on these measures motor function in a follow-up examination. Summary background data Deficits skills coordination have been reported association musculoskeletal disorders, but one can only speculate about between proprioceptive dysfunction disorders basis currently available data. Methods Sixty-one 99 pain-68 experienced moderate pain; 31 severe pain-participated study. Reaction for upper lower limbs tested system based microcomputer. Postural stability was measured vertical platform. Results A consistent trend found which had slower than volunteers. Man significantly longer hand men group (P = 0.03). Women also poorer women 0.02) 0.04). Functional seemed effect times. The considered successful if condition patient disability that resulted from improved during examination unsuccessful worsened. Patients who results identified groups called "good" "poor," respectively. Among men, groups, they became "poor" group. difference significant 0.008). achieved most times, almost reached significance 0.076). Conclusion indicate impaired psychomotor and, women, control.