Background While chronic exercise training has been demonstrated to be an effective non-
pharmacological treatment for chronic low back pain (CLBP), there has been a relative lack …

Purpose: Approximately 185 000 individuals undergo limb amputations every year. Of this
population, 40% experience lower extremity amputations. A common musculoskeletal …

No. 12, pp. 2434–2442, 2019. Introduction: Exercise therapy (ET) is advocated as a
treatment for chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP). However, therapy effect sizes …

Objective Low back pain (LBP) is hallmarked by activity limitations, especially for tasks
involving bending. Back exosuit technology reduces low back discomfort and improves self …

Study Design. Prospective case series. Objective. Evaluate lumbar paraspinal muscle (PSM)
cross-sectional area and intervertebral disc (IVD) height changes induced by a 6-month …

Background Chronic low back pain is associated with lumbar extensor deconditioning. This
may contribute to decreased neuromuscular control and balance. However, balance is also …

Always and at any age, regular physical activity can act as a powerful elixir with a beneficial
effect on health and well-being. The wide variety of health effects that physical activity can …

Background Existing physical activity guidelines predominantly focus on healthy age-
stratified target groups. The objective of this study was to develop evidence-based …

Background Strengthening and activation of the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius while
minimizing the contribution of the tensor fascia latae are important components in the …

Exercise interventions have been recommended for people with non-specific low back pain.
The literature is scarce regarding the effects of exercise on muscle strength, endurance, and …