This paper provides an analysis of the literature on trunk muscle recruitment in low-back
pain patients. Two models proposed in the literature, the pain–spasm–pain model and the …

Stability is one of the most fundamental concepts to characterize and evaluate any system.
This term is often ambiguously used in spinal biomechanics. Confusion arises when the …

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Arm swing during human gait has been shown to reduce both angular momentum about the
vertical and energy expenditure, and has been hypothesized to enhance gait stability. To …

Leg stiffness was compared between age-matched males and females during hop** at
preferred and controlled frequencies. Stiffness was defined as the linear regression slope …

Professionals in theater, athletics, and rehabilitation settings have integrated Pilates-based
exercise into their practice. The Pilates method of exercise claims to have several benefits …

Background Electromyography (EMG) is a classical technique used to record electrical
activity associated with muscle contraction and is widely applied in Biomechanics …

Much discussion exists about which is the most effective technique to improve spine stability.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of abdominal bracing and …

Objective. This study investigated whether electromyographic signals recorded from the skin
surface overlying the multifidus muscles could be used to quantify their activity. Design …

For the first time, international scientific and clinical leaders have collaborated to present this
exclusive book which integrates state-of-the art engineering concepts of spine control into …