STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional study was conducted. OBJECTIVE To determine the activity of the deep and superficial fibers of the lumbar multifidus during voluntary movement of the arm. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The multifidus contributes to stability of the lumbar spine. Because the deep and superficial parts of the multifidus are near the center of lumbar joint rotation, the superficial ...

purpose: low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, and lifting is one of its risk factors. the activities of lumbar muscles as the main muscles involved in lifting are important with regard to identification of the allowable limits and the injury mechanisms as well as the motor control aspects. this study aimed to investigate the effects of the lifting speed on the lumb...

The erector spinae plane (ESP) block is an interfascial described in 2016 by Forero and collaborators, with wide clinical uses benefits when it comes to analgesic control different surgeries. This consists of the application local anesthetic (LA) a deep over transverse process, anterior muscle anatomical site where dorsal ventral branches spinal nerve roots are located.
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one of the most common diseases associated with musculo-skeletal ailment is low back pain which is epidemic among general public. if manual tasks are performed inappropriately by workers at workplaces, it may cause back pain in the lumbar spine. in recent years, a variety of assistive devices has been presented and used to utilize a passive force generator which has been effective in decreasing...

Background: Most biomechanical studies in populations with low back pain have examined level gait or stationary tasks. This study investigates step negotiation a subgroup of individuals pain. Methods: Surface electromyography and kinetic data were collected 22 subjects. Results: Vertical ground reaction force rise-time was slower participants when leading the left leg they had delayed muscle on...

Infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in renal transplant recipients. Although these patients are susceptible to many types of infection, soft tissue infections are rare. We report a case of tuberculous pyomyositis involving the left erector spinae muscle but with no other manifestations of tuberculosis. The diagnosis was suspected from the CT scan appearance and confirmed by ...