There is growing evidence that chronic pain conditions can have an associated central
pathology, involving both cortical reorganisation and an incongruence between expected …

Purpose The aims of the present analysis were to investigate the short-and long-term
efficacy and treatment moderators of biofeedback as a psychological treatment option for …

Most research on sedentary lifestyle has focused on pain and disability, while
neuromuscular outcomes (postural control and strength) have received less attention. The …

The aims of this study were to compare the activation of global and local muscles of the trunk
during bridging with sling exercise (BSE), bridging with ball exercise (BBE), and normal …

Background/Aims The increasing cost and incidence of non-specific chronic low back pain
means that many physiotherapists are reconsidering the management of this condition. The …

Background Activity of deep abdominal muscles increases the lumbar stability. Majority of
previous studies indicated abdominal muscle activity dysfunction during static activity in …

Background People with low back pain (LBP) exhibit impaired anticipatory postural
adjustments (APAs). Objective To evaluate whether current motor retraining treatments …

Introduction Active treatments focused on improvement in motor function are postulated in
chronic low back patients (CLBP). Objective to establish the acute effects of PNF exercise on …

Trunk stabilization is achieved differently in patients with low back pain compared to healthy
controls. Many methods exist to assess trunk stabilization but not all measure the …

Study Design. A cross-sectional, observational study. Objective. To determine whether pain
and fear of pain have competing effects on postural sway in patients with low back pain …