This pilot study investigated the reliability of an inclinometer to assess lumbar spine angle in three different cycling positions, and explored the relationship between lumbar spine angle and riding position, anthropometry, bike measures and low back pain (LBP). Cyclists were recruited from two cycle clubs. Anthropometric variables and bike setup were measured before participants' bikes were s...

Discuss challenges in designing post-surgical lumbar spine rehab program for home health patients. Describe common post-surgical lumbar spine fusion (LSF) functional precautions and activities prescribed by the surgeon. Identify the most common approaches to the LSF procedures and main types of lumbar fusions. Identify surgical LSF risk factors related to increased risk of non-union of the fusi...

In spite of the importance of stair-climbing (SC) as an activity of daily living, 3D spinal motion during SC has not been investigated in association with low back pain (LBP). The purpose of this research is to investigate the differences of the spinal motions during SC between an LBP group and a healthy control group, in order to provide insight into the LBP effect on the spinal motions. Durin...

STUDY DESIGN A cadaveric simulation model of the lumbar spine was used to study the intervertebral motion characteristics of the lumbar spine after bilateral laminotomy and facet-sparing laminectomy. OBJECTIVE To assess differences in motion patterns and lumbar spine stiffness after bilateral laminotomy versus laminectomy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Spondylolisthesis after facet-sparing lam...

The objective of this study were to: (i) describe the typical three-dimensional (3D) angular kinematics of the lumbar spine and pelvis during running and; (ii) assess whether the movements of the lumbar spine and pelvis during running are coordinated. A cohort of 20 non-injured male runners who usually ran >20 km/week were voluntarily recruited. All trials were conducted on a treadmill at a run...

BACKGROUND Lumbar spine radiography has limited diagnostic value but low radiation dose compared with computed tomography (CT). The average effective radiation dose from lumbar spine radiography is about 1.1 mSv. Low-dose lumbar spine CT may be an alternative to increase the diagnostic value at low radiation dose, around 1 mSv. PURPOSE To determine the optimal settings for low-dose lumbar spi...

A 31-year-old male, full-time, office worker presented to the outpatient clinic with worsening sciatica of roughly 3 year duration in consultation for left lower leg radicular symptoms refractory to conservative therapy. Although he complained of left buttock pain and leg pain, he denied any constitutional symptoms. On examination, he had negative straight-leg-raise and slump tests and was with...

Purpose: To determine the effect of degenerative disease of the lumbar spine on bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and femoral neck. Materials and Methods: We reviewed radiographs and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scans of the lumbar spine and hip in 305 Caucasian women with suspected osteoporosis. One hundred and eighty-six patients remained after excluding women less than 40 years of...