Purpose Systematic review and meta-analysis to examine common static postural
parameters between participants with and without low back pain (LBP). Methods Systematic …

Objective Ultrasound elastography is an emerging diagnostic technology used to investigate
the biomechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of this study was …

The reliability of a handheld myotonometer when used in a clinical setting to assess
paraspinal muscle mechanical properties is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the …

There is increasing evidence that subjects who are exposed to long sitting periods suffer
from musculoskeletal discomfort and back pain. The underlying mechanism and effective …

Background Lumbar muscle dysfunction is commonly implicated in low back pain (LBP).
Shear-wave elastography (SWE) uses ultrasound technology to quantify absolute soft tissue …

The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in passive muscular stiffness
between the superficial multifidus (SM) and deep multifidus (DM), and to compare their …

Roller massage has been recognized as an effective intervention for managing various
conditions. However, data on the effects of roller massage on the dynamic mechanisms of …

While it is generally recognized that prolonged sitting periods at work can harm the
locomotor system, little attention has been paid to the impact of sitting behavior on muscle …

Myotonometry is a relatively novel method used to quantify the biomechanical and
viscoelastic properties (stiffness, compliance, tone, elasticity, creep, mechanical relaxation) …

Objectives To report the current elastography methods used to quantify back muscles'
biomechanical characteristics in patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSKd) and inform …