Is there a relationship between lumbar proprioception and low back pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis
Objective To systematically review the relationship between lumbar proprioception and low
back pain (LBP). Data Sources Four electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL …
back pain (LBP). Data Sources Four electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL …
Age-related hyperkyphosis: update of its potential causes and clinical impacts—narrative review
The present study aims to qualitatively review the contributing factors and health
implications of age-related hyperkyphosis. We conducted a narrative review of observational …
implications of age-related hyperkyphosis. We conducted a narrative review of observational …
Evaluation of forward head posture in sitting and standing positions
Purpose Head postural assessment is part of the orthopaedic physical examination process
and could help to identify faulty head postures. One of the most common faulty postures of …
and could help to identify faulty head postures. One of the most common faulty postures of …
Effect of different upright sitting postures on spinal-pelvic curvature and trunk muscle activation in a pain-free population
PB O'Sullivan, W Dankaerts, AF Burnett, GT Farrell… - Spine, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A normative within-subjects single-group study. Objective. To compare spinal-
pelvic curvature and trunk muscle activation in 2 upright sitting postures (“thoracic” and …
pelvic curvature and trunk muscle activation in 2 upright sitting postures (“thoracic” and …
Effects of prolonged sitting on the passive flexion stiffness of the in vivo lumbar spine
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Prolonged sitting may alter the passive stiffness of the lumbar
spine. Consequently, performing full lumbar flexion movements after extended periods of …
spine. Consequently, performing full lumbar flexion movements after extended periods of …
Lumbar posture and muscular activity while sitting during office work
F Mörl, I Bradl - Journal of electromyography and kinesiology, 2013 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: Field study, cross-sectional study to measure the posture and sEMG of the
lumbar spine during office work for a better understanding of the lumbar spine within such …
lumbar spine during office work for a better understanding of the lumbar spine within such …
Altered patterns of superficial trunk muscle activation during sitting in nonspecific chronic low back pain patients: importance of subclassification
Study Design. A cross-sectional comparative study between healthy controls and two
subgroups of nonspecific chronic low back pain (LBP) patients. Objectives. To determine …
subgroups of nonspecific chronic low back pain (LBP) patients. Objectives. To determine …
Spinal kinematics and trunk muscle activity in cyclists: a comparison between healthy controls and non-specific chronic low back pain subjects—a pilot investigation
AF Burnett, MW Cornelius, W Dankaerts, PB O'Sullivan - Manual therapy, 2004 - Elsevier
The aim of this pilot study was to examine whether differences existed in spinal kinematics
and trunk muscle activity in cyclists with and without non-specific chronic low back pain …
and trunk muscle activity in cyclists with and without non-specific chronic low back pain …
Etiology of lumbar lordosis and its pathophysiology: a review of the evolution of lumbar lordosis, and the mechanics and biology of lumbar degeneration
The goal of this review is to discuss the mechanisms of postural degeneration, particularly
the loss of lumbar lordosis commonly observed in the elderly in the context of evolution …
the loss of lumbar lordosis commonly observed in the elderly in the context of evolution …
Gender-based differences in postural responses to seated exposures
Background. Individuals may respond differently to various chair designs and the factors that
influence these sitting behaviours are not well understood. There is very little information in …
influence these sitting behaviours are not well understood. There is very little information in …