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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Exploring the Relationship Between Low Back Pain, Physical Activity, Posture, and Body Composition in Older Women.

Barbara Rosolek, Dan Iulian Alexe, Krystyna Gawlik, Elena Adelina Panaet, Ilie Mihai, Bogdan Alexandru Antohe, Anna Zwierzchowska

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7 authors.

Barbara RosolekInstitute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, 40-287 Katowice, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-9982-5306
Dan Iulian AlexeDepartment of Physical and Occupational Therapy, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-6396-761X
Krystyna GawlikBialska Academy of Applied Sciences John Paul II, 21-500 Biala Podlaska, Poland.
Elena Adelina PanaetDepartment of Physical and Occupational Therapy, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-8145-8328
Ilie MihaiDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Centre, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
Bogdan Alexandru AntoheDepartment of Physical and Occupational Therapy, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5044-402X
Anna ZwierzchowskaDepartment of Physical Education and Adapted Physical Activity, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, 40-065 Katowice, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-4284-8697

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLow back pain (LBP) is a widespread and disabling condition affecting many older adults.

methodsThis study aimed to establish correlations between LBP, physical activity, body composition, and posture in 114 women (mean age: 67.6 ± 5.68 years). Using a cross-sectional study design, LBP was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Physical activity (PA) was measured using a pedometer to count the steps taken. Spinal curvatures in the sagittal plane were examined with a Rippstein Plurimeter.

resultsSignificant correlations were found between ODI and waist circumference (WC) (F(1, 113) = 7.574,

conclusionThese results of the study findings reveal the multifactorial nature of LBP syndrome and highlight the connection between LBP and ODI, BMI, WC, and TF in older women. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of implementing further prevention and intervention strategies to manage the clinical manifestation of LBP in the geriatric population. Healthcare providers can better support this population's well-being by focusing on targeted interventions.

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aged womanbody compositionexerciselow back painposture

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PMID40361832
PMCPMC12071286

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