The effect of lumbar posture on spinal loading and the function of the erector spinae: implications for exercise and vocational rehabilitation
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Lumbar posture is considered to play an important role in low back injury and is of importance during the rehabilitation of clients employed in manual handling occupations. This clinical commentary discusses the implications of lumbar posture on the biomechanical loads placed on the active and passive tissues of the spine, and the contribution the erector spinae play during tasks involving lifting and lowering. There is evidence that lumbar posture can significantly alter the functional role of the erector spinae when lifting and lowering and has implications for the loads that the spine must contend with. This review provides insight into the issues relating to lumbar posture that need to be considered when educating and prescribing exercises for the prevention and management of those individuals involved in manual handling activities. Mawston GA, Boocock MG (2012) The effect of lumbar posture on spinal loading and the function of the erector spinae: implications for exercise and vocational rehabilitation. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 40(3): 135-140.
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