The effect of lumbar posture and pelvis fixation on back extensor torque and paravertebral muscle activation
Lumbar postures using a high degree of flexion are considered a risk factor associated with manual handling related back injuries. The lumbar posture adopted during lifting is thought to alter the force capabilities of the trunk and the active contribution of the paravertebral muscles. To date, most...
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Auckland University of Technology,
2014-05-20T04:11:27Z.
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