Does the evidence support the existence of lumbar spine coupled motion? A critical review of the literature

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 37, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 169-178

  Legaspi, Owen ^a   Edmond, Susan L ^b,c  

^a A TEAM Approach   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY   (United States)

^c School of Health Professions   (United States)

Author keywords

Coupled movements; Lumbar biomechanics; Lumbar motion

Indexed keywords

EID: 34147120143     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2007.2300     Document Type: Review

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