Proprioceptive Weighting Ratio for Balance Control in Static Standing Is Reduced in Elderly Patients With Non–Specific Low Back Pain

Conclusion. Elderly patients with NSLBP decreased their reliance on ankle strategy (RPW at 240 Hz) and hip strategy (RPW at 30 Hz) proprioceptive signals during balance control. The inability to control hip and ankle strategies indicates a deficit of postural control and is hypothesized to result from proprioceptive impairment. Moreover, elderly patients with NSLBP are at higher risk for lower leg proprioceptive decrease (240 Hz) through the NSLBP exacerbation. Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: BIOMECHANICS Source Type: research