Application of ultrasound for muscle assessment in sarcopenia: 2020 SARCUS update
Purpose In 2018, the SARCUS working group published a first article on the standardization
of the use of ultrasound to assess muscle. Recommendations were made for patient …
of the use of ultrasound to assess muscle. Recommendations were made for patient …
Role of ultrasound in low back pain: A review
WK Cheung, JPY Cheung, WN Lee - Ultrasound in medicine & biology, 2020 - Elsevier
Low back pain is one of most common musculoskeletal disorders around the world. One
major problem clinicians face is the lack of objective assessment modalities. Computed …
major problem clinicians face is the lack of objective assessment modalities. Computed …
Reliability of sonography measures of the lumbar multifidus and transversus abdominis during static and dynamic activities in subjects with non-specific chronic low …
EA Sánchez Romero, JL Alonso Pérez… - Diagnostics, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …
(US) thickness measurements and the muscle contraction ratio (CR) of lumbar multifidus …
Are neuromuscular adaptations present in people with recurrent spinal pain during a period of remission? a systematic review
A plethora of evidence supports the existence of neuromuscular changes in people with
chronic spinal pain (neck and low back pain), yet it is unclear whether neuromuscular …
chronic spinal pain (neck and low back pain), yet it is unclear whether neuromuscular …
Pain Catastrophizing Is Related to Static Postural Control Impairment in Patients with Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross‐Sectional Study
C Zhang, Z Zhang, Y Li, C Feng, H Meng… - Pain Research and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose. Pain catastrophizing may contribute to the altered trunk muscle activity in patients
with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). It is unclear if pain catastrophizing …
with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). It is unclear if pain catastrophizing …
Resistance Training Using VAriable Resistance Suit (VARS) Increased Isometric and Isokinetic Muscle Strength
While resistance training promotes muscle hypertrophy and strength, accessibility of
equipment is a barrier. This study evaluated a wearable VAriable Resistance Suit (VARS) as …
equipment is a barrier. This study evaluated a wearable VAriable Resistance Suit (VARS) as …
Effects of electrical muscle stimulation on core muscle activation and physical performance in non-athletic adults: A randomized controlled trial
Background: Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) activates muscles through electrical
currents, resulting in involuntary muscle contractions. This study aimed to evaluate the …
currents, resulting in involuntary muscle contractions. This study aimed to evaluate the …
Influence of phase of respiratory cycle on ultrasound imaging of deep abdominal muscle thickness
C Amerijckx, N Goossens, M Pijnenburg… - … Science and Practice, 2020 - Elsevier
Background It is difficult to evaluate the transversus abdominis (TrA) and internal oblique
(IO) due to their dual role in both trunk control and breathing. Objectives To investigate …
(IO) due to their dual role in both trunk control and breathing. Objectives To investigate …
The automatic activity of abdominal muscles during stable and unstable standing postural tasks in older adults with and without low back pain-A cross-sectional study
Background The postural control and abdominal muscles' automatic activity were found to
be impaired in subjects with low back pain (LBP) during static activities. However, the …
be impaired in subjects with low back pain (LBP) during static activities. However, the …
Ultrasound imaging of the abdominal wall and trunk muscles in patients with Achilles tendinopathy versus healthy participants
C Romero-Morales, P Martín-Llantino, C Calvo-Lobo… - Diagnostics, 2019 - mdpi.com
Purpose: To compare and quantify with ultrasound imaging (USI) the inter-recti distance
(IRD), rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), internal oblique (IO), transversus …
(IRD), rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), internal oblique (IO), transversus …