The phenomenon of agonist-antagonist muscle coactivation is discussed with respect to its
consequences for movement mechanics (such as increasing joint apparent stiffness …

While prolonged standing has shown to be detrimentally associated with musculoskeletal
symptoms, exposure limits and underlying mechanisms are not well understood. We …

Background An induced-pain paradigm has been used in back-healthy people to
understand risk factors for developing low back pain during prolonged standing. Objectives …

This study measured gluteus medius (GM) strength and endurance before and after a 2 h
prolonged standing task in previously asymptomatic individuals, to compare between …

Background: There is a great number of people who require treatment for non-specific low
back pain (LBP) yet the causes are still unclear. One proposed cause for LBP is impaired …

Low back pain (LBP) has been associated with altered body sway during quiet standing, but
the pattern of results is inconsistent. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to examine the …

With the recent attention to 'sitting disease', health practitioners and scientists are promoting
standing in the workplace to decrease sedentary time, despite a high prevalence of low back …

Introduction Globally, low back pain (LBP) is one of the greatest causes of disability. In
people with LBP, dysfunction of muscles such as the gluteus medius have been …

Mechanical low back pain (LBP) is a very common, expensive, and significant health issue
in the western world. Functional musculoskeletal conditions are widely thought to cause …

Background The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among sedentary workers is
high. Interventions that promote occupational standing or walking have been found to …