The aim of the study was to evaluate the upper extremity exercise capacity of individuals with chronic low back pain and to investigate its relationship with respiratory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength, chest expansion, pain, disability level, fear of movement and quality of life.
Voluntary participation in the study
Being aged 18-65
Chronic low back pain for at least the last 3 months
Pain intensity according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ≥3
History of cancer
Presence of spinal infection
Presence of rheumatological disorders
Presence of spinal fracture
Individuals with chronic low back pain who are being followed up at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University will be included in the study.
Case-only
Cross-sectional
Not listed
Upper extremity exercise capacity
It will be assessed by 6 minute pegboard and ring test.
Respiratory muscle strength
Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) will be measured using a portable mouth pressure device.
Peripheral muscle strength
Knee extensor, shoulder abductor and hand grip strength will be evaluated with a dynamometer.
Chest expansion
Neutral, deep inspiration and deep expiration circumferences will be measured from the axillary, epigastric and subcostal regions using a tape measure.
Kinesiophobia
It will be evaluated with the Tampa Kinesiophobia scale.The total score ranges from 17-68, with a score above 37 indicating a high degree of kinesiophobia.
Quality of life
It will be evaluated with the Short Form-12 Quality of Life scale.The subscales rate health from 0 to 100, with 0 indicating poor health and 100 indicating good health.
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