Abdominal Muscles

18 Feb
2019
Abdominal Muscles, Anatomy, Extremities, Knee, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System, Patellofemoral Joint, Remote Associations
By André Broussard, D.C.

Lower Trunk Muscle Thickness Is Associated With Pain in Women With Patellofemoral Pain

J Ultrasound Med. 2019 Feb 27. doi: 10.1002/jum.14973. [Epub ahead of print] Briani RV Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare trunk muscle thickness of women with and without patellofemoral pain (PFP) and to assess the association of trunk muscle thickness with self-reported pain of women with PFP. METHODS: Forty-four women were recruited and divided into 2 groups: […]

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19 Apr
2015
Abdominal Muscles, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Older Adults with Lumbar Osteoarthritis with Greater Abdominal Strength Have a Better Quality of Life

Abdominal muscle strength is related to the quality of life among older adults with lumbar osteoarthritis Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies April 2015Volume 19, Issue 2, Pages 273–277 Suenimeire Vieira, PT Summary The aim of the present study was to determine the association between abdominal muscle strength and quality of life among older adults […]

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