NCT07242976

Evaluation of Balance Using the Biodex Balance System Among Different Subcategories of Low Back Pain

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 35 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

this study aims to evaluate balance using the biodex balance system among patients with spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and lumber disc prolapse.

Detailed description

Low back pain is one of the most common causes of disability globally . While postural balance impairments have been widely documented in individuals with low back pain, there is limited understanding of how these impairments vary across specific subcategories of specific low back pain. Low back pain is generally categorized into non specific and specific types. Non-specific LBP approximately accounts for 85-90% of all low back pain cases (Hartvigsen et al., 2018). In contrast, specific low back pain arises from a recognizable pathology such as structural abnormalities. The most common causes of specific low back pain are lumbar spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and lumbar disc prolapse. Lumbar spondylosis has a prevalence of 74% in individuals over 60 years confirmed with radiographic findings. Spondylolisthesis affects approximately 6-11.5% of adults , lumbar disc prolapse accounts for 2-5% of all low back pain cases. Balance deficiency among patients with spondylosis, spondylolisthesis and lumber disc prolapse was reported in literature by different objective assessment tools. Individuals with low back pain exhibit measurable deficits in balance and postural stability compared to healthy controls . Also, the chronicity of low back pain affects both static and dynamic balance. Assessment and detection of balance deficiency among patients with spondylosis, spondylolisthesis and lumber disc prolapse will allow physical therapists to design individualized rehabilitation programs. Improve understanding of interventions focusing on core stabilization, proprioceptive retraining and dynamic balance. This may improve postural control, enhance gait performance, reduce fall risk and support better functional outcomes in daily activities. Thus, there was a need to study the difference in balance using the biodex balance system among patients with spondylosis, spondylolisthesis and lumber disc prolapse. The current study may provide a more conclusive insight in evaluation and treatment of patients with low back pain.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spondylosis Lumbar
• Balance Assessment

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Assessment of balance will be measured by The Biodex Balance System (BBS) which computes Postural Stability key indices: the medial-lateral stability index (MLSI), anterior-posterior stability index	Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is often associated with postural and balance impairments. However, limited evidence exists on how these deficits differ among specific types of LBP such as lumbar spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and disc prolapse. Understanding these variations is crucial for accurate assessment and targeted rehabilitation. Evaluating balance using the Biodex Balance System can help identify the extent of impairment and guide physiotherapists in developing individualized rehabilitation programs that enhance postural control, stability, and functional performance, ultimately improving quality of life and reducing fall risk among LBP patients.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-01
• Primary completion: 2026-02-03
• Completion: 2026-02-03
• First posted: 2025-11-21
• Last updated: 2025-11-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt