Surface electromyographic analysis of the low back muscles during rehabilitation exercises

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 38, Issue 12, 2008, Pages 736-745

  Ekstrom, Richard A ^a   Osborn, Roy W ^a   Hauer, Patrick L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA   (United States)

Author keywords

Endurance; Lumbar spine; Stabilization; Strength

Indexed keywords

EID: 57449089353     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2008.2865     Document Type: Article

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