OBJECTIVE To contrast the efficacy of two exercise programs, segmental stabilization and strengthening of abdominal and trunk muscles, on pain, functional disability, and activation of the transversus abdominis muscle (TrA), in individuals with chronic low back pain. DESIGN Our sample consisted of 30 individuals, randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: segmental stabilization, where...

General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed during the 30th collective study of Political Bureau CPC Central Committee that we should have profound understanding on importance and necessity strengthening improving international communication work under new situation, make great efforts to strengthen capacity building form an discourse matches our comprehensive national power status. International has...

There is high demand for roadway support in coal mines for the swelling soft rocks. As high strength steel sets can be taken as an effective alternative to control large deformation in this type of rocks, based on an original set, three new sets, including a floor beam set, a roof and floor beams set, and a roof and floor beams and braces set, are proposed in this research. In order to examine ...