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Inefficient Muscular Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine Associated With Low Back Pain
Spine · 1996 · Vol. 21(22) · pp. 2640–2650
Paul W. Hodges✉(University of Queensland)Carolyn A. Richardson
Abstract
The delayed onset of contraction of transversus abdominis indicates a deficit of motor control and is hypothesized to result in inefficient muscular stabilization of the spine.
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMotor Control and AdaptationMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatmentMedicineTransversus abdominisLow back painTrunkCore stabilityAbdominal musclesElectromyographyLumbarPhysical medicine and rehabilitationBack muscles
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AdultExtremitiesFemaleHumansMaleMovementMusclesPostureSpineLow Back Pain
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