The emergence of new data suggests that the benefits of Vitamin D extend beyond healthy
bones. This paper looks at Vitamin D and its role in the aetiology and maintenance of …

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of trunkfocused exercise programs (TEPs) and moderator
factors on chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP). DESIGN: Systematic review with meta …

Background Previous studies have indicated that trunk muscle strength decreases with
chronic low back pain, and is associated with poor balance, poor functional performance …

It is assumed that mechanical restriction of hamstring tightness disrupts sagittal spine–pelvis–
leg alignment and alters the lumbar–pelvic rhythm predisposing to low back pain (LBP) in …

Purpose: To explore the feasibility of two physiotherapy interventions for the management of
diastasis recti abdominis (DrA): abdominal binding and targeting trunk exercises. Methods …

Background Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training and general trunk exercises
have been applied to treat chronic low back pain patients. However, there is currently little …

Aim: To explore endometriosis-related fatigue (ERF), health-related fitness, sleep quality,
and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with endometriosis in comparison with …

The purpose of the study was to investigate the athletic-based specificity of muscle strength
and neuromuscular control of spine stability in chronic non-specific low-back pain (LBP) …

Background Very little is known about the burden of chronic low back pain in Africa. This
study aimed at assessing disability and associated factors in chronic low back patients in …

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 …