Journal article
2011 young investigator award winner: Increased fat mass is associated with high levels of low back pain intensity and disability
DM Urquhart, P Berry, AE Wluka, BJ Strauss, Y Wang, J Proietto, G Jones, JB Dixon, FM Cicuttini
Spine | Published : 2011
Abstract
Study Design.: A cross-sectional study. Objective.: To determine whether body composition is associated with low back pain intensity and/or disability. Summary of Background Data.: The relationship between obesity and low back pain and disability is unclear. No study has examined the role of body composition in low back pain and disability. Methods.: A total of 135 participants (25-62 years), with a range of body mass indices (18-55 kg/m), were recruited for a study examining the relationship between obesity and musculoskeletal disease. Participants completed the Chronic Back Pain Grade Questionnaire, which examines individuals' levels of low back pain intensity and disability. Body composit..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Dr. Urquhart was supported by a NHMRC Public Health Capacity Building Grant 546248 and Monash Senior Fellowship. Patricia Berry is the recipient of an Australian Postgraduate Association Scholarship. Dr. Wluka is the recipient of an NHMRC Clinical Career Development Award (level 1, 545876) and Dr. Wang was supported by a NHMRC Public Health (Australia) Fellowship 465142.