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 …

Assessment of muscle strength tests has been a popular form of testing muscle function in
sports and exercises, as well as in other movement-related sciences for several decades …

The first test for evaluating the isometric endurance of trunk extensor muscles was described
by Hansen in 1964. In 1984, following a study by Biering-Sorensen, this test became known …

Study Design. Prospective observational study with a 2-to 3-year follow-up. Objectives. To
determine whether delayed muscle reflex response to sudden trunk loading is a result of or …

Patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) frequently demonstrate high scores for fear-
avoidance beliefs and distress. We need better knowledge about fear-avoidance beliefs and …

A previous review concluded that postural sway is increased in patients with low back pain
(LBP). However, more detailed analysis of the literature shows that postural deficit may be …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Imbalanced patterns of erector spinae activity and reduced trunk
extension strength have been observed among patients with low back pain (LBP). The …

The results of longitudinal studies reporting on the relation between physical capacity and
the risk of musculoskeletal disorders have never been reviewed in a systematic way. The …

Background Low back pain (LBP) is common among office workers and is the most common
cause of work-related disability in people under 45 years of age. The aetiology of LBP is …

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of an isokinetic exercise programme and a standard
exercise programme in patients with chronic low back pain in terms of pain, mobility …