Effects of a self-assessment device for pelvic position on chronic back pain and range of motion of the trunk

• Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 27; no. 12; pp. 3939 - 3940
• Main Author: Yoo, Won-gyu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2015
• Subjects: Case Study; Chronic back pain; Pelvic position; Self-assessment; Self-assessment; Chronic back pain; Pelvic position
• ISSN: 0915-5287; 2187-5626
• DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.3939

[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of a self-assessment device for pelvic position in a computer user with back pain. [Subjects] A 37-year-old man who complained of low back pain at L3–5 levels was the participant. [Methods] In this study, a self-assessment device for the pelvic position was developed. The patient was instructed in self-assessment of the pelvic position and an exercise program for two months. Prior to this instruction, the visual analog scale score and range of motion of the trunk were assessed. [Results] After the instruction in self-assessment of the pelvic position and exercise program, the visual analog scale score decreased from 7 to 3, and trunk flexion, extension, and bilateral lateral flexion range of motion were increased compared to the initial assessment. [Conclusion] Therefore, use of self-anthropometers and measuring methods in patients with chronic back pain is considered an important area of study.