Objective To systematically review the literature analyzing the reliability and characteristics
of the protocols of isokinetic and isometric evaluation of the trunk flexor and extensor …

Background Computational spine models of various types have been employed to
understand spine function, assess the risk that different activities pose to the spine, and …

Simple Summary The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of 12 weeks of core muscle
training on core muscle performance in rhythmic gymnasts. Core strength training leads to …

Musculoskeletal models can uniquely estimate in vivo demands and injury risk. In this study,
we aimed to compare muscle activations from subject-specific thoracolumbar spine …

Although in vivo spinal loads have been previously measured, existing data are limited to
certain lumbar and thoracic levels. A detailed investigation of spinal loads would assist with …

Excessive loads on the human spine is recognized as a risk factor for back injuries/pain.
Various lifting analysis tools such as musculoskeletal models, regression equations and …

Workplace safety assessment, personalized treatment design and back pain prevention
programs require accurate subject-specific estimation of spinal loads. Since no noninvasive …

Currently available musculoskeletal inverse-dynamics thoracolumbar spine models are
entirely based on data from adults and might therefore not be applicable for simulations in …

Manual material handling (MMH) is considered as one of the main contributors to low back
pain. While males traditionally perform MMH tasks, recently the number of females who …

Conventional electromyography-driven (EMG) musculoskeletal models are calibrated during
maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) tasks, but individuals with low back pain cannot …