Investigation of abdominal muscle thickness changes after spinal manipulation in patients who meet a clinical prediction rule for lumbar stabilization

L.N. Konitzer; N.W. Gill; S.L. Koppenhaver

doi:10.2519/jospt.2011.3685

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Investigation of abdominal muscle thickness changes after spinal manipulation in patients who meet a clinical prediction rule for lumbar stabilization

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Investigation of abdominal muscle thickness changes after spinal manipulation in patients who meet a clinical prediction rule for lumbar stabilization

L.N. Konitzer, N.W. Gill and S.L. Koppenhaver

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Vol.41(9), pp.666-674

2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2011.3685

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Abstract

low back pain

manual therapy

motor control exercise

ultrasound imaging

STUDY DESIGN: Prospective case series. OBJECTIVES: To investigate changes in abdominal muscle thickness with ultrasound imaging, after spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), in a subgroup of patients with low back pain (LBP) who meet a proposed clinical prediction rule for lumbar stabilization exercise (LSE). BACKGROUND: The characteristics of a subgroup of patients with LBP who respond clinically to LSE has been proposed. Although the pathoanatomical characteristics of this subgroup have not been determined, clinicians often assume that this type of LBP is related, in part, to neuromuscular deficits of the lateral abdominal muscles. Recent evidence suggests that SMT may facilitate abdominal muscle activity and, therefore, enhance exercises targeting these deficits. METHODS: Nineteen patients (mean age

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Title: Investigation of abdominal muscle thickness changes after spinal manipulation in patients who meet a clinical prediction rule for lumbar stabilization
Authors/Creators: L.N. Konitzer (Author/Creator)
N.W. Gill (Author/Creator)
S.L. Koppenhaver (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Vol.41(9), pp.666-674
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Number of pages: 9
Identifiers: 991005540852707891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Chiropractic and Sports Science
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.129 Back pain; 1.129.98 Low Back Pain
Web Of Science research areas: Orthopedics; Rehabilitation; Sport Sciences
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