Core stability may provide several benefits to the musculoskeletal system, from maintaining
low back health to preventing knee ligament injury. As a result, the acquisition and …

Study Design. This article describes the development of a musculoskeletal model of the
human lumbar spine with focus on back muscles. It includes data from literature in a …

Dynamic neuromuscular (core) stability is necessary for optimal athletic performance and is
not achieved purely by adequate strength of abdominals, spinal extensors, gluteals or any …

Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back
Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of …

The objective of this work is to present a musculo-skeletal model of the lumbar spine, which
can be shared and lends itself to investigation in many locations by different researchers …

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems,
and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with …

To resolve the trunk redundancy to determine muscle forces, spinal loads, and stability
margin in isometric forward flexion tasks, combined in vivo-numerical model studies was …

Numerical models of the musculoskeletal system as investigative tools are an integral part of
biomechanical and clinical research. While finite element modeling is primarily suitable for …

Study Design. In vivo measurements and model studies are combined to investigate the role
of lumbar posture in static lifting tasks. Objectives. Identification of the role of changes in the …

Background: The aetiology of osteoporotic vertebral fracture is multifactorial and may be
conceptualised using a systems framework. Previous studies have established several …