Dynamic balance in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis; a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a prevalent condition in adults over the age of 55 years. The condition is associated with activity limitations that are related to increased pain when engaging in weight-bearing activities, such as walking and standing, and release of pain while sitting down or bending forward. The limitation on ambulation is also associated with impaired balance although the types of balance problems are sparsely described in this patient group. The purpose of this study was to assess dynamic balance in persons with LSS by the Mini-BESTest and explore the associations with self-reported balance and functional disability.

Methods

Sixty two participants were included in this cross-sectional study. The main outcome measure was the Mini-B

SUBMITTER: Thornes E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6003037 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature