Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging is a valid measure of trunk muscle size and activation during most isometric sub-maximal contractions: a systematic review

S.L. Koppenhaver; J.J. Hebert; E.C. Parent; J.M. Fritz

doi:10.1016/S0004-9514(09)70076-5

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Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging is a valid measure of trunk muscle size and activation during most isometric sub-maximal contractions: a systematic review

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Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging is a valid measure of trunk muscle size and activation during most isometric sub-maximal contractions: a systematic review

S.L. Koppenhaver, J.J. Hebert, E.C. Parent and J.M. Fritz

Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol.55(3), pp.153-169

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0004-9514(09)70076-5

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Abstract

Systematic review

Validity of results

Ultrasonography

Rehabilitation

Skeletal muscle

Low back pain

Abdomen

Back

Physiotherapy

37 studies were included. 10 studies investigated criterion-related validity and provided evidence that while ultrasound may be a valid measure of trunk muscle size, the validity of ultrasound to quantify muscle activation is context-dependent, depending on the muscle involved, the contraction strategy utilised, and the intensity of muscle contraction. 23 studies provided evidence of construct validity by demonstrating the ability of ultrasound measurement to differentiate individuals in terms of back pain, anthropometry, and postures. Six studies contained a limited amount of information about sensitivity to change. CONCLUSIONS. It is valid to use rehabilitative ultrasound imaging to measure trunk muscle size and activation during most isometric sub-maximal contractions. Ultrasound measures appear sensitive to both positive and negative change.

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Title: Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging is a valid measure of trunk muscle size and activation during most isometric sub-maximal contractions: a systematic review
Authors/Creators: S.L. Koppenhaver (Author/Creator)
J.J. Hebert (Author/Creator)
E.C. Parent (Author/Creator)
J.M. Fritz (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol.55(3), pp.153-169
Publisher: Australian Physiotherapy Association
Number of pages: 17
Identifiers: 991005544976007891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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