Understanding the flexion-relaxation phenomenon in non-specific chronic low back pain patients throught immersive virtual reality feedback approach.

ABSTRACT: The flexion-relaxation phenomenon (FRP) is frequently absent among non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) patients. However, it is unknown whether this absence is intrinsic to their pathology or merely a consequence of reduced trunk flexion. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) can create a patient avatar whose range of motion can be modulated to differ from the real movement. The present study enrolled 15 NSCLBP patients and 15 asymptomatic participants with similar characteristics to disentangle the relationship between range of motion and the FRP in NSCLBP using IVR. Trunk kinematics and lumbar muscle electromyography were assessed. The IVR environment was combined with a motion capture system to create avatars that moved like each participant. The IVR display showed a closed room and a

SUBMITTER: Rose-Dulcina K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11236989 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature