Objective To systematically review the relationship between lumbar proprioception and low
back pain (LBP). Data Sources Four electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL …

The present study aims to qualitatively review the contributing factors and health
implications of age-related hyperkyphosis. We conducted a narrative review of observational …

Purpose Head postural assessment is part of the orthopaedic physical examination process
and could help to identify faulty head postures. One of the most common faulty postures of …

Study Design. A normative within-subjects single-group study. Objective. To compare spinal-
pelvic curvature and trunk muscle activation in 2 upright sitting postures (“thoracic” and …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Prolonged sitting may alter the passive stiffness of the lumbar
spine. Consequently, performing full lumbar flexion movements after extended periods of …

PURPOSE: Field study, cross-sectional study to measure the posture and sEMG of the
lumbar spine during office work for a better understanding of the lumbar spine within such …

Study Design. A cross-sectional comparative study between healthy controls and two
subgroups of nonspecific chronic low back pain (LBP) patients. Objectives. To determine …

The aim of this pilot study was to examine whether differences existed in spinal kinematics
and trunk muscle activity in cyclists with and without non-specific chronic low back pain …

The goal of this review is to discuss the mechanisms of postural degeneration, particularly
the loss of lumbar lordosis commonly observed in the elderly in the context of evolution …

Background. Individuals may respond differently to various chair designs and the factors that
influence these sitting behaviours are not well understood. There is very little information in …