[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the effects of exercise to strengthen the
muscles of the hip together with lumbar segmental stabilization exercise on the lumbar …

Many approaches for low back pain (LBP) management focus on modifying motor control,
which refers to motor, sensory, and central processes for control of posture and movement. A …

Minimal data exist on the neutral position for the lumbar spine, trunk, and thighs when
adopting a hybrid posture. This study examined sex differences in the neutral zone lumbar …

Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a significant and pervasive public health issue in
contemporary society. Despite the widespread prevalence of NSLBP, our understanding of …

Spinal stiffness and mobility assessments vary between clinical and research settings,
potentially hindering the understanding and treatment of low back pain. A total of 71 healthy …

Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship in change scores
between regional lumbar motion and patient-rated pain of the previous week and back …

Forklifts are commonly used in industrial supply chains to transport heavy loads. Forklift
drivers have the risk of developing musculoskeletal discomfort derived from the movement …

Abstract Background The 1–10% prevalence rate of adult scoliosis frequently requires
expensive therapy and surgical treatments and demands further research into the disease …

In vivo lumbar passive stiffness is often used to assess time-dependent changes in lumbar
tissues and to define the neutral zone. We tested the hypothesis that flexing the hips would …

Purpose: Neuroscience studies suggest that Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is associated
with central sensitization, and maladaptive reorganization of the brain; this introduced a new …