Trunk Muscle Characteristics of the Multifidi, Erector Spinae, Psoas, and Quadratus Lumborum in Older Adults With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain

Megan Sions, Jaclyn; M. Elliott, James; T. Pohlig, Ryan; E. Hicks, Gregory

doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7002

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Trunk Muscle Characteristics of the Multifidi, Erector Spinae, Psoas, and Quadratus Lumborum in Older Adults With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain

Published in Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy • Feb 4, 2017

Authors:

Jaclyn Megan Sions

James M. Elliott

Ryan T. Pohlig

Abstract

Study Design Cross-sectional study. Objective To determine whether there are differences in trunk muscle characteristics between older adults with and without chronic low back pain (LBP), while controlling for age, sex, and body mass index. Background Muscle support for the trunk is provided by the ...

Subject

Medicine

Erector spinae muscles

Low back pain

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