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 …

Introduction: Trunk neuromuscular responses have been shown to adapt under the
influence of muscle fatigue, as well as spinal tissue creep or even with the presence of low …

Sit-stand desks continue to be a popular intervention for office work. While previous studies
have reported changes in subjective measures, there is limited understanding of how sit …

Workers with low back pain (LBP) may benefit from wearing a lumbar belt (LB), but the
biomechanical and psychological mechanisms involved are not fully understood. Two types …

Muscle stiffness has been implicated as a possible factor in low back pain risk. There are
few studies on the effects of isometric fatigue on the shear modulus of trunk muscles. This …

Introduction Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder, especially among skilled
workers who must keep their necks in a flexed position frequently during the day. The …

The highly complex proprioceptive system provides neuromuscular control of the mobile
cervical spine. Static neck flexion can induce the elongation of posterior tissues and altered …

Background Research suggests that in some patients with low back pain, lumbar belts (LB)
may derive secondary prophylactic benefits. It remains to be determined, however, which …

Sustained maximum lumbar spine flexion can increase the angle at which the low back
flexion relaxation phenomenon (FRP) is observed. This adaptation has been hypothesized …

Occupations that involve sustained or repetitive neck flexion are associated with a higher
incidence of neck pain. Little in vivo information is available on the impact of static neck …