Abstract:[Purpose] To examine circulatory dynamics in the lumbar erector spinae (LES) and multifidus (MF) and their activity levels during trunk extension in sitting and standing positions, in order to obtain myophysiological evidence for the effectiveness of physical therapy to manage low back pain. [Subjects and Methods] The study involved 15 healthy adult males, who executed trunk extension in sitting and standing positions as a motor task. Circulatory dynamics in the LES and MF during the motor task were examine… Show more
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