Construct validity and reliability of the 2-Minute Step Test (2MST) in individuals with low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional tests are important clinical tools, since they are non-invasive methods, with simple applicability, and low cost. However, there are few tests adapted for individuals with chronic low back pain. Thus, our objective was to evaluate the test-retest and inter-rater reliability of the 2-Minute Step Test in individuals with chronic low back pain and to correlate the test score with measures of pain and physical activity.

Methods

We included patients aged between 18 and 45 years, of both sexes, and with low back pain. The interval between the test and retest was 7 days. We analyzed the data via intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), confidence interval at 95%, standard error of measurement, and minimum detectable change for reliability. We used the Spearm

SUBMITTER: de Jesus SFC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9721032 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature