Comparison of Lumbopelvic and Hip Movement Patterns During Passive Hip External Rotation in Two Groups of Low Back Pain Patients with and without Rotational Demand Activities

Abstract

1. A greater lumbopelvic rotation ROM during the PHER existed in LBP patients who regularly participated in RDA. 2. Different groups of patients with LBP who engage in different specific activities may have a specific lumbopelvic movement pattern impairment. Therefore, each group of LBP patients in regard to their specific activities may need a different, specific plan of treatment.

Physical Function in Amateur Athletes with Lumbar Disc Herniation and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Case-Control Study

“…Regarding the hip joint, the reduced hip extension in patients with LBP and compensatory lumbar spine rotation during hip movements are consistent in the literature [ 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 ]. Thus, this hip extension limitation is directly associated with greater hip extension asymmetry, pain intensity, and disability in general LBP populations.…”

Correlations Between Hip Extension Range of Motion, Hip Extension Asymmetry, and Compensatory Lumbar Movement in Patients with Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain

“…Patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain exhibited less hip extension mobility than that in healthy people. In addition, compensatory rotation of the lumbar spine occurred during hip movement [ 21 , 29 ].…”

Diagnosis and treatment of movement system impairment syndromes

“…1 , 2 For example, people who regularly participate in rotational demand activities have increased lumbopelvic rotation compared to people who do not participate in rotational demand activities. 16 , 17 Several studies have found that the repetition of movements associated with various sports leads to adaptations in different tissues including bone, joint and its surrounding tissues and muscles. 4 , 5 , 6 , 7…”