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ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy

Normative data for the balance error scoring system for patients with chronic neck pain.

Arisa Leungbootnak, Rungthip Puntumetakul, Thiwaphon Chatprem, Torkamol Hunsawong, Sawitri Wanpen, Rose Boucaut

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Arisa LeungbootnakHuman Movement Sciences, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance (BNOJPH), Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Rungthip PuntumetakulSchool of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance (BNOJPH), Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Thiwaphon ChatpremSchool of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance (BNOJPH), Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Electronic address: thiwch@kku.ac.th.
Torkamol HunsawongSchool of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance (BNOJPH), Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Sawitri WanpenSchool of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Research Center in Back, Neck, Other Joint Pain and Human Performance (BNOJPH), Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Rose BoucautSchool of Allied Health and Human Performance, College of Health, Adelaide University, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundNeck pain can have an adverse impact on balance control. The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is a widely used for assessing static balance across various populations. However, its application in evaluating balance in patients with chronic subclinical neck pain (SNP) has been limited by the absence of normative data.

objectiveThis study aimed to develop normative values for the BESS in participants with chronic SNP, stratified by age and gender.

methods310 participants aged 20-69 years with chronic neck pain and no balance-affecting disorders were included. Each age group had 31 participants who underwent balance assessment using the Thai BESS version (BESS-TH), involving three test positions (double leg, single leg, tandem stance) performed on two surfaces (rigid and foam).

resultsThe average BESS-TH score in 10 groups were 14.90 ± 4.55 and 17.55 ± 4.44 in 20-29 years, 19.29 ± 5.66 and 20.61 ± 4.40 in 30-39, 22.32 ± 5.04 and 22.23 ± 5.19 in 40-49 years, 25.00 ± 7.25 and 27.94 ± 6.40 in 50-59 years, and 30.32 ± 7.36 and 30.65 ± 8.38 scores in 60-69 years for men and women respectively. The BESS scores demonstrated an upward trend with increasing age categories.

conclusionsThis study established a comprehensive normative database for the BESS across various age groups of adults with chronic SNP, emphasizing the age-related deterioration in balance. Precise normative data tailored to specific populations are crucial for accurate balance assessment and targeted interventions.

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Chronic PainNeck PainPostural BalanceAdultHumansMiddle AgedReference ValuesBalanceBalance error score systemNeck painSubclinical neck pain

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PMCPMC12962070

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