Purpose To review the effects of external lumbar supports on various aspects of
sensorimotor function including joint position sense (JPS), postural control, anticipatory …

Background Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is an important mechanism stabilizing the spine
and trunk. IAP regulation depends on the coordination of abdominal muscles, diaphragm …

Background Clinical practice guidelines for non-specific low back pain do not recommend
the use of non-rigid lumbar supports (NRLSs) despite the publication of several positive …

Background: Inappropriate posture in children while playing some string instruments can
cause back pain and alterations of the spine. To date, there is no research on the effect of …

Ageing affects balance control resulting in a greater amplitude of sway and alterations in
structure of the sway time series. Recurrence quantification analysis (RQA) has been used …

Spinal instability remains a complex phenomenon to study while the cause of low back pain
continues to challenge researchers. The role of fascia in biomechanics adds to the …

Movement adaptations to low back pain (LBP) are believed to protect the painful area.
Increased trunk stiffness and decreased trunk damping have been shown in people with …

This study aimed to investigate the effects of wearing extensible and non-extensible lumbar
belt (LB) on biomechanical factors of the sit-to-stand (STD) movement and pain-related …

Although lumbar belts can be used for the treatment and prevention of low back pain, the
role of the lumbar belt remains unclear without clear guidelines. This study aimed to …

Lumbar braces are recommended for lumbar diseases or low back pain, particularly for use
in activities of daily living. However, prolonged use of lumbar braces can lead to functional …