One-Footed and Externally Disturbed Two-Footed Postural Control in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Healthy Control Subjects

Abstract

Impaired postural stability seems to be one factor in multidimensional symptomatology of patients with chronic low back trouble. Postural stability is easily disturbed in case of impairment in strength, coordination, or effective coupling of muscles in the lumbar and pelvic area. Patients with chronic low back pain seem to experience impairment in these functions, which should be taken into consideration when back rehabilitation programs are planned.