Background Physical fitness is a powerful predictor of morbidity and mortality, and is
therefore a useful indicator for public health monitoring. To assess physical fitness, field …

BACKGROUND The chronicity status of breast cancer survivors suggests a growing need for
cancer rehabilitation. Currently, the use of technology is a promising strategy for providing …

Purpose The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of physical
functioning tests in patients with low back pain (LBP) and to investigate their reliability. Data …

Changes in back muscle function and structure are highly prevalent in patients with chronic
low back pain (CLBP). Since large heterogeneity in clinical presentation and back muscle …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the test-retest reliability of ultrasound
(US) thickness measurements and the muscle contraction ratio (CR) of lumbar multifidus …

Aim: To explore endometriosis-related fatigue (ERF), health-related fitness, sleep quality,
and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with endometriosis in comparison with …

Objective To evaluate the effects of Pilates exercises designed to improve isometric trunk
extension and flexion strength of muscles in women with chronic low back pain (cLBP) …

Objectives: To investigate whether chiropractic care influences strength, balance, and/or
endurance in active-duty United States military personnel with low back pain (LBP). Design …

Objectives: To develop and determine convergent validity and reliability of a simple and
inexpensive clinical test to quantify back extensor muscle strength. Methods: Two testing …

This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the inter-and intra-tester reliability of endurance
measures obtained through trunk extension field-based tests and to explore the influence of …