[HTML][HTML] Biomechanics of the human intervertebral disc: a review of testing techniques and results

N Newell, JP Little, A Christou, MA Adams… - Journal of the …, 2017 - Elsevier
Many experimental testing techniques have been adopted in order to provide an
understanding of the biomechanics of the human intervertebral disc (IVD). The aim of this …

[HTML][HTML] Aging and age related stresses: a senescence mechanism of intervertebral disc degeneration

F Wang, F Cai, R Shi, XH Wang, XT Wu - Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 2016 - Elsevier
Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a complicated process that involves both age-
related change and tissue damage caused by multiple stresses. In a degenerative IVD …

Core training: Evidence translating to better performance and injury prevention

S McGill - Strength & Conditioning Journal, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Abstract THIS REVIEW ARTICLE RECOGNIZES THE UNIQUE FUNCTION OF THE CORE
MUSCULATURE. IN MANY REAL LIFE ACTIVITIES, THESE MUSCLES ACT TO STIFFEN …

Intervertebral disc degeneration: evidence for two distinct phenotypes

MA Adams, P Dolan - Journal of anatomy, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
We review the evidence that there are two types of disc degeneration.'E ndplate‐driven'disc
degeneration involves endplate defects and inwards collapse of the annulus, has a high …

Fundamental biomechanics of the spine—what we have learned in the past 25 years and future directions

TR Oxland - Journal of biomechanics, 2016 - Elsevier
Since the publication of the 2nd edition of White and Panjabi׳ s textbook, Clinical
Biomechanics of the Spine in 1990, there has been considerable research on the …

Muscle activation during four Pilates core stability exercises in quadruped position

BC Queiroz, MF Cagliari, CF Amorim… - Archives of physical …, 2010 - Elsevier
Queiroz BC, Cagliari MF, Amorim CF, Sacco IC. Muscle activation during four Pilates core
stability exercises in quadruped position. OBJECTIVE: To compare the activity of stabilizing …

Mechanical conditions that accelerate intervertebral disc degeneration: overload versus immobilization

IAF Stokes, JC Iatridis - Spine, 2004 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A review of the literature on macromechanical factors that accelerate disc
degeneration with particular focus on distinguishing the roles of immobilization and …

Spine biomechanics

MA Adams, P Dolan - Journal of biomechanics, 2005 - Elsevier
Current trends in spine research are reviewed in order to suggest future opportunities for
biomechanics. Recent studies show that psychosocial factors influence back pain behaviour …

Mechanical aspects of intervertebral disc injury and implications on biomechanics

GT Desmoulin, V Pradhan, TE Milner - Spine, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. This article comprises a review of the literature. Objective. The purpose of this
study was to elucidate the different types of structural failures exhibited in intervertebral discs …

National occupational research agenda (NORA) future directions in occupational musculoskeletal disorder health research

WS Marras, RG Cutlip, SE Burt, TR Waters - Applied ergonomics, 2009 - Elsevier
Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most costly health care problems facing society
today. The scientific literature has indicated that psychosocial factors, individual factors …