Reference Values for Isometric Lumber: Extensors' Endurance and Spinal Extension Flexibility in Apparently Healthy Adults - Softcover

Adedoyin, Rufus Adesoji

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639333535 ISBN 13: 9783639333534

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

The muscles of the back play a key roles in lower back pain. The muscles are responsible for keeping the body upright and allow movement of the trunk in different directions. Experts have linked poor muscular strength to development of the development of low back pain. It is now evident that muscle endurance and spinal flexibility could play major roles in the prevention of back pain. This study therefore provides the reference values as a baseline for proper interpretation of the back extensors endurance and spinal extension flexibility in patients with back dysfunction.

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About the Author

Dr Rufus Adesoji Adedoyin is an associate professor and cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Consultant, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Afolasade Olawatosin Farotimi is a Physical therapist who graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639333535
• ISBN 13: 9783639333534
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96