Many authors report changes in the control of the trunk muscles in people with low back pain
(LBP). Although there is considerable disagreement regarding the nature of these changes …

Lumbar segmental instability is considered to represent a significant sub-group within the
chronic low back pain population. This condition has a unique clinical presentation that …

Background Therapeutic exercises are used in clinical practice for patients with low back
pain (LBP). Core stabilization exercises can retrain the important function of local trunk …

Study Design. A randomized, controlled trial, test-retest design, with a 3-, 6-, and 30-month
postal questionnaire follow-up. Objective. To determine the efficacy of a specific exercise …

Objective: To compare trunk muscle coordination in people with and without low back pain
with varying speeds of limb movement. Study Design: Abdominal and back extensor muscle …

Manual therapy, exercise and education target distinct aspects of chronic low back pain and
probably have distinct effects. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of a combined …

Exercise is commonly used in the management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions,
including chronic low back pain (CLBP). The focus of exercise is varied and may include …

Marshall PW, Murphy BA. Core stability exercises on and off a Swiss ball. OBJECTIVES: To
assess lumbopelvic muscle activity during different core stability exercises on and off a …

A good understanding of the control processes used to maintain stability in functional
movements is essential for clinicians who attempt to treat or manage musculoskeletal pain …

Study Design. A normative, single-group study was conducted. Objective. To determine
whether there is a difference in electromyographic activation of specific lumbopelvic muscles …