An extensive literature review of the lumbar multifidus: Biomechanics

Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 17-39

  Kay, A G ^a  

^a United Physical Therapy   (United States)

Author keywords

Lumbar biomechanics; Lumbar region; Multifidus; Muscle activity

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; ELECTROMYOGRAM; HUMAN; LOW BACK PAIN; LUMBAR MULTIFIDUS; LUMBAR SPINE; MUSCLE CONTRACTION; SPINA BIFIDA; STRUCTURE ANALYSIS; SURFACE PROPERTY;

EID: 0035048001     PISSN: 10669817     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/jmt.2001.9.1.17     Document Type: Article

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