Research Article

Pain Catastrophizing Is Related to Static Postural Control Impairment in Patients with Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 2

COP sway variables under 2 conditions contracting the two groups.

GroupCOP sway area (mm2)COP sway length (mm)
EO condition (mean ± SD)EC condition (mean ± SD)EO condition (mean ± SD)EC condition (mean ± SD)

HC (n = 40)166.263 ± 8.676242.800 ± 115.863240.213 ± 60.605367.125 ± 86.984
NSCLBP (n = 68)191.147 ± 122.964354.485 ± 191.661247.029 ± 92.283397.059 ± 174.873
value0.270<0.0010.7260.374

COP: center of pressure, EO: eyes-open, EC: eyes-closed, NSCLBP: nonspecific chronic low back pain, and HC: healthy control. Significant value is marked with.