Table 1.
Characteristics of the Participants
| Characteristic | NSLBP group (n = 17) | Healthy group (n = 17) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 33.3 ± 7.9 | 31.8 ± 8.2 | NS |
| Height (cm) | 173.0 ± 6.4 | 169.1 ± 6.4 | NS |
| Weight (kg) | 72.7 ± 10.6 | 64.9 ± 10.2 | 0.036 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.2 ± 2.8 | 22.6 ± 2.7 | NS |
| ODI-2 | 20.6 ± 7.6 | 0 | N/A |
| NSLBP duration (years) | 9.8 ± 8.2 | 0 | N/A |
| NRSback usual | 4.5 ± 2.0 | 0 | N/A |
| NRSback current | 2.0 ± 2.0 | 0 | N/A |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
BMI, body–mass index; NRSback usual, back pain score on the numerical rating scale (0–10) during the last month; NRSback current, back pain score on the numerical rating scale (0–10) at the moment of testing; significance level (p < 0.05); NSLBP, nonspecific low back pain; ODI-2, Oswestry Disability Index, version 2 (adapted Dutch version); N/A, not applicable.