Document Type

Thesis - NSU Access Only

Title

Relationship Between Sit and Reach Test Scores and Low Back Pain Among Amateur Soccer Players

Authors

Daniele B. D'Ambrosio, Nova Southeastern University

Degree Name

Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)

Copyright Statement

All rights reserved. This publication is intended for use solely by faculty, students, and staff of Nova Southeastern University. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, now known or later developed, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author or the publisher.

Department

College of Health Care Sciences - Physical Therapy Department

Publication Date / Copyright Date

1998

Publisher

Nova Southeastern University

NSUWorks Citation

Daniele B. D'Ambrosio. 1998. Relationship Between Sit and Reach Test Scores and Low Back Pain Among Amateur Soccer Players. Master's thesis. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, College of Health Care Sciences - Physical Therapy Department. (107)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/107.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between sit and reach test scores and low back pain among amateur soccer players.

Subjects: The subjects were forty two Nova Southeastern University students and nine full time workers.

Methodology: The subjects filled out a questionnaire, which asked questions on back pain and stretching exercises before and after playing a soccer game, and then their flexibility was measured by the sit and reach test. A pilot study was conducted on eight people to determine if any changes needed to be made to the questionnaire and to become proficient in using the sit and reach test.

Results: The Pearson Correlation Coefficient showed that there is a significant negative correlation between sit and reach test scores and low back pain, which means that as sit and reach test scores increase low back pain decreases.

Conclusion: This study indicates that low sit and reach test scores are certainly a factor in the development of low back pain among amateur soccer players between the ages of 18 to 35 years.

Disciplines

Physical Therapy