The Impact of Chronic Low Back Pain in Functioning
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Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Physical Therapy Modalities, Quality of LifeAbstract
Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a frequent entity, which can significantly impair functioning. Therapeutic intervention in chronic disease requires a thorough knowledge of the consequences of disease and the specific factors of the individual and the environment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of age and sex on pain intensity, degree of activity limitation and participation restriction in patients with CLBP. It also intends to understand the relationship between the pain intensity, the degree of activity limitation and participation restriction.
Material and Methods: A non-randomized cross-sectional study was performed. The sample included forty consecutive patients with CLBP evaluated in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department at a central hospital. The inclusion criteria were pain persisting for at least twelve months, age between eighteen and seventy years old and fluency in the Portuguese language. Exclusion criteria were the presence of different comorbidities that could contribute to the limitation of mobility and pregnancy or puerperium. Pain intensity was assessed by the Visual Analogue Scale, activity limitation by the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, and the participation restriction by the Activities and Participation Profile related to Mobility questionnaire. A descriptive and correlational analysis was made using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program.
Results: Age did not significantly influence the analyzed parameters. Gender influenced the degree of participation restriction. A significant correlation was identified between pain intensity, activity limitation and participation restriction.
Conclusion: Women with CLBP had a higher degree of participation restriction. Pain level had a negative impact on both activity and participation.
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