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Changes in Muscle Activation Patterns and Subjective Low Back Pain Ratings During Standing in Response To An Exercise Intervention
Changes in Muscle Activation Patterns and Subjective Low Back Pain Ratings During Standing in Response To An Exercise Intervention
Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA - February 19, 2010
Background and Rationale
Background and Rationale
Background and Rationale
Purpose
• Investigate the impact of a commonly used PT
exercise intervention on LBP development,
clinical and biomechanical risk factors during
a prolonged standing task.
Prolonged Testing Methods
Clinical
Assessment Classification into PD/NPD
based on VAS scores
Data
EMG Prep Analysis By
MVC’s Marker Group
set-up R
Beiring-
Sorensen
Endurance Test Exercise Control/usu
Intervention al activity
Standing
Flexion
4 Weeks
Successful at Inducing LBP During Standing
p < 0.001
Male PDEX had decreased
co-contraction of
bilateral gluteus medius
muscles