Objective To systematically review whether there is an association between hip range of
motion (ROM) and nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP). Data sources MEDLINE, EMBASE …

Abstract Introduction The modified Thomas Test (MTT) is a method of assessing flexibility of
the iliopsoas, rectus femoris and tensor fascia Latae. The aim of this study is to identify the …

Typically, a coach may follow a process in which they first identify the key performance
indicators of their sport, determine the physical attributes that map back to them, and then …

Introduction Hamstring muscle injuries (HMI) continue to plague professional football.
Several scientific publications have encouraged a multifactorial approach; however, no …

Both foam rolling and joint distraction training with elastic bands are very popular
interventions designed to improve muscular function, motor performance, and joint range of …

Pelvic tilt refers to the spatial position or motion of the pelvis about a frontal horizontal axis
on the rest of the body in the sagittal plane. It is relevant for several musculoskeletal …

Background In clinical practice range of motion (RoM) is usually assessed with low-cost
devices such as a tape measure (TM) or a digital inclinometer (DI). However, the intra-and …

Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a common health problem in office
workers. In Germany, MSD (mainly back pain related) are the main cause of workdays lost to …

Background Tightness of hip flexor muscles has been recognized as a risk factor for various
musculoskeletal injuries in the lower extremities. Purpose The purpose of this study was to …

Background The Functional Movement Screen (FMS™) is a battery of tests designed to
assess movement competency; the overhead deep squat test, specifically, has been shown …