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August 14, 2025JOR SpineOpen Access

Feasibility of Physical Exam and Performance‐Based Tests in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Descriptive Study

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SPSara R. PivaUniversity of PittsburghZAZakiy AlfikriUniversity of PittsburghWAWilliam AnderstUniversity of Pittsburgh

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Implication

Descriptive study assesses feasibility of physical tests in chronic low back pain patients, indicating safety and potential limitations.

Key Points

  • The testing protocol took an average of 130 minutes to complete, highlighting significant time investment for assessments.
  • About 8.9% of tests were not performed, primarily due to screening medical conditions or clinical judgment assessments.
  • This observational study was part of a larger initiative evaluating chronic low back pain through 37 physical tests.
  • Findings support the feasibility and safety of physical tests and provide important reference values for future research.

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Piva et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a363670a429f797332a995https://doi.org/10.1002/jsp2.70096
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