Abstract Knowledge of spinal kinematics is essential for the diagnosis and management of
spinal diseases. Distinguishing between physiological and pathological motion patterns can …

Background Squatting is a core exercise for many purposes. The tissue loading during
squatting is crucial for positive adaptation and to avoid injury. This study aimed to evaluate …

Lifting up objects from the floor has been identified as a risk factor for low back pain,
whereby a flexed spine during lifting is often associated with producing higher loads in the …

There is a long-held belief that physical activities such as lifting with a flexed spine is
generally harmful for the back and can cause low back pain (LBP), potentially reinforcing …

Background Cognitive, sensory, and biomechanical factors may affect gait of older adults.
Among biomechanical factors, reduced pelvis and trunk range of motion (ROM) were …

Background Structural leg length discrepancy (LLD) is a common phenomenon. However,
its effect on spinal gait kinematics remains unclear. Research question How does LLD affect …

Persistent low back pain (LBP) is a major health issue, and its treatment remains
challenging due to a lack of pathophysiological understanding. A better understanding of …

The influence of age on spinal muscle activation patterns and its relation to kinematics is
poorly understood. We aimed at understanding age-related changes to spine and trunk …

Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate age-related changes in lumbar paravertebral
muscle (LPM) morphology in healthy younger and older adult men. Methods T2-weighted …

Abstract Changes in movement pattern in low back pain (LBP) groups have been analysed
by reporting predefined discrete variables. However, this approach does not consider the full …