Correlation Between Hip Mobility and Thoracic Flexion in Patients With Non-Specific Low Back Pain

February 18, 2026 updated by: Deraya University
This cross-sectional observational study investigates the relationship between hip joint mobility and thoracic flexion in patients diagnosed with non-specific low back pain. Altered hip range of motion may influence spinal mechanics and contribute to thoracolumbar dysfunction. The study aims to determine whether a significant correlation exists between hip mobility and thoracic flexion in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Non-specific low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with altered movement patterns and compensatory biomechanical adaptations. Restricted hip mobility may alter lumbo-pelvic rhythm and influence thoracic spine motion during functional activities.

This cross-sectional observational study included 60 adults aged 18 to 45 years diagnosed with non-specific low back pain lasting more than three months. Participants underwent assessment of hip range of motion using a universal goniometer and thoracic flexion mobility using a Spinal Mouse device.

Hip flexion, extension, internal rotation, and external rotation were measured bilaterally. Thoracic flexion mobility was recorded in degrees using the Spinal Mouse system during forward trunk flexion.

Correlation analysis was performed to determine the association between hip mobility parameters and thoracic flexion range. No therapeutic intervention was administered, and all measurements were conducted during a single assessment session.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
    • Menia Governorate
      • Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt
        • Deraya university, faculty of physical therapy

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults aged 18 to 45 years diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain recruited from outpatient physical therapy clinics.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with non-specific low back pain
  • Duration of symptoms more than three months
  • Age between 18 and 45 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Specific spinal pathology (fracture, tumor, infection)
  • Previous spinal surgery
  • Neurological disorders
  • Lower limb fractures or hip pathology
  • Pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Adults aged 18 to 45 years diagnosed with non-specific low back pain for more than three months. Participants underwent assessment of hip joint range of motion using a goniometer and thoracic flexion mobility using a Spinal Mouse device during a single evaluation session. No therapeutic intervention was administered.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Hip Joint Range of Motion
Time Frame: Single assessment session (baseline)
Hip flexion, extension, internal rotation, and external rotation measured in degrees using a universal goniometer.
Single assessment session (baseline)
Correlation Between Hip Mobility and Thoracic Flexion
Time Frame: Single assessment session (baseline)
Correlation analysis between hip joint range of motion and thoracic flexion mobility using appropriate statistical tests.
Single assessment session (baseline)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Deraya University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 10, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 15, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

July 31, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 18, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 18, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

February 24, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 18, 2026

Last Verified

February 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • DU-PT-HIP-THOR-LBP-001

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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