LBP history

Statistical tests

Yes

No

BMI (kg/m2)

Less than 30

49

13

X2 = 0.57;

p = 0.45

Greater than 30

34

6

Cervical curvature

Normal

33

12

X2 = 3.43;

p = 0.06

Pathological

50

7

Lumbar curvature

Normal

24

14

X2 = 13.26;

p = 0.0003

Pathological

59

5

Muscle endurance

Low back muscles

Normal

42

16

X2 = 7.12;

p = 0.0076

Diminished

41

3

Abdominal wall muscles

Normal

40

13

X2 = 2.53;

p = 0.11

Diminished

43

6

Muscle strength

Gluteus maximus

Normal

46

14

X2 = 2.13;

p = 0.14

Diminished

37

5

Iliopsoas

Normal

48

18

X2 = 9.22;

p = 0.0024

Diminished

35

1

Muscle flexibility

Iliopsoas

Normal

20

13

X2 = 13.88;

p = 0.0002

Diminished

63

6

Hamstrings muscles

Normal

38

17

X2 = 11.88;

p = 0.0006

Diminished

45

2

Tensorfacialata

Normal

37

14

X2 = 5.24;

p = 0.0221

Diminished

46

5

Regular sport practice

Yes

0

12

P = 0.0000 (Fischer)

No

83

7