title: Effects of a self-assessment device for pelvic position on chronic back pain and range of motion of the trunk.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of a self-assessment device for pelvic position in a computer user with back pain. [Subjects] A 37-year-old man who complained of low back pain at L3-5 levels was the participant. [Methods] In this study, a self-assessment device for the pelvic position was developed. The patient was instructed in self-assessment of the pelvic position and an exercise program for two months. Prior to this instruction, the visual analog scale score and range of motion of the trunk were assessed. [Results] After the instruction in self-assessment of the pelvic position and exercise program, the visual analog scale score decreased from 7 to 3, and trunk flexion, extension, and bilateral lateral flexion range of motion were increased compared to the initial assessment. [Conclusion] Therefore, use of self-anthropometers and measuring methods in patients with chronic back pain is considered an important area of study.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inje University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Won-Gyu
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Yoo
keywords: Chronic back pain; Pelvic position; Self-assessment
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