Estimation of individual muscle forces during human movement can provide insight into
neural control and tissue loading and can thus contribute to improved diagnosis and …

Spinal loads are recognized to play a causative role in back disorders and pain. Knowledge
of lumbar spinal loads is required in proper management of various spinal disorders …

One important mechanical function of the lumbar spine is to support the upper body by
transmitting compressive and shearing forces to the lower body during the performance of …

Gain a well-rounded understanding of the principles underlying stretching and flexibility with
the updated third edition of Science of Flexibility. This practical text includes illustrated …

Purpose Although closed (CKCE) and open (OKCE) kinetic chain exercises are used in
athletic training and clinical environments, few studies have compared knee joint …

Study Design. This study examined the coactivation of trunk flexor and extensor muscles in
healthy individuals. The experimental electromyographic data and the theoretical …

A new musculoskeletal model for the lumbar spine is described in this paper. This model
features a rigid pelvis and sacrum, the five lumbar vertebrae, and a rigid torso consisting of a …

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 purpose of this paper is to introduce some concepts of low back injury for use towards
developing better injury risk reduction strategies and advancing rehabilitation of the injured …

Study Design. A comparative study of trunk muscle recruitment patterns in healthy control
subjects and patients with chronic low back pain was conducted. Objective. To assess trunk …