Core muscle endurance and psychosocial factors affecting functional mobility in chronic low back pain: cross-sectional results.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The functional limitations associated with chronic low back pain (CLBP) are substantial and are highly correlated with core muscle endurance and psychosocial factors. Core muscle endurance is known to affect physical performance, whereas pain catastrophizing and fear avoidance beliefs can contribute to disability. A comprehensive understanding of the interrelated impact of these factors is critical for developing effective rehabilitative strategies. The study aimed to (1) examine the correlation between core muscle endurance and functional mobility in CLBP subjects and (2) explore the influence of psychosocial factors, pain catastrophizing, and fear-avoidance beliefs on that correlation.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 136 adults; core muscle endu

SUBMITTER: Reddy RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721122 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature