The goal of the present study was to determine the effects of prolonged, intermittent flexion
on trunk neuromuscular control. Furthermore, the potential beneficial effects of passive …

Neuromuscular factors that contribute to spinal stability include trunk stiffness from passive
and active tissues as well as active feedback from reflex response in the paraspinal …

BACKGROUND: Experimental studies suggest that flexed working postures reduce passive
support of the spine, which could represent a significant risk factor for the development of …

The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of trunk flexion–extension loading
on the neuromuscular reflexive latencies and amplitude responses of the trunk musculature …

The purpose of this study was to induce both trunk extensor and abdominal muscle fatigue,
on separate occasions, and compare their effects on standing postural control and trunk …

BACKGROUND: Full flexion lumbar postures maintained over a prolonged period of time
have been shown to lead to changes in the supporting passive structures of the spine and it …

Experimental studies suggest that prolonged trunk flexion reduces passive support of the
spine. To understand alterations of the synergy between active and passive tissues …

Study Design. To quantify trunk muscle capability and controllability in different angles and
levels of isometric exertion using a torque tracking system. Objective. To investigate the …

The current study examined of the effect of intermittent, short-term periods of full trunk flexion
on the development of low back pain (LBP) during two hours of standing. Sixteen …

Objective. A new quantitative technique for measuring the trunk control
capability/coordination was to be developed in this study. Design. Fitts' experimental …