Endurance of trunk muscles in persons with chronic low back pain : Assessment, performance, training

Trunk muscles are designed to fulfill their role of continuous activity throughout the day, but pain and inactivity alter muscles so that they fatigue in normal situations. Lack of endurance of the trunk muscles is an important factor in low back pain (LBP). This paper examines some methods to objec...

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Published in:Journal of rehabilitation research and development 1997-10, Vol.34 (4), p.440-447
Main Author: MOFFROID, M. T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Back
Biological and medical sciences
Biomechanical Phenomena
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Diseases of the spine
Electromyography
Exercise
Exercise Test
Fatigue
Female
Humans
Low Back Pain - etiology
Low Back Pain - physiopathology
Male
Medical sciences
Muscle Fatigue
Muscle, Skeletal
Muscular system
Pain
Physical Endurance
Physical Fitness
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Summary:Trunk muscles are designed to fulfill their role of continuous activity throughout the day, but pain and inactivity alter muscles so that they fatigue in normal situations. Lack of endurance of the trunk muscles is an important factor in low back pain (LBP). This paper examines some methods to objectively test endurance of trunk flexor and extensor muscles in static and dynamic situations, and presents results of endurance testing in persons with chronic LBP compared to nonimpaired cohorts. Self perception of fitness affects some test results. Methods for increasing endurance are discussed along with benefits observed from training programs.
ISSN:0748-7711
1938-1352