Quadratus Lumborum

11 Jul
2018
Extremities, Knee, Knee Osteoarthritis, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System, Quadratus Lumborum
By André Broussard, D.C.

Lower Quadriceps Rate of Force Development Is Associated With Worsening Physical Function in Adults With or at Risk for Knee Osteoarthritis: 36-Month Follow-Up Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative

APM&R July 2018 Volume 99, Issue 7, Pages 1352–1359 Bo Hu, PhD Abstract Objective To determine the association between quadriceps rate of force development (RFD) and decline in self-reported physical function and objective measures of physical performance. Design Longitudinal cohort study. Setting Community-based sample from 4 urban areas. Participants Osteoarthritis Initiative participants with or at […]

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07 Nov
2016
Exercise & Rehab, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System, Quadratus Lumborum
By André Broussard, D.C.

Evaluation of Psoas Major and Quadratus Lumborum Recruitment Using Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Before and After Five Trunk Exercises

Authors: Atsushi Imai, PhD Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2016 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–25 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.6730 Study Design Controlled laboratory study; pre-test post-test. Background Diffusion-weighted (DW) imaging is a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging technique that can be used to assess the recruitment of the psoas major (PM) and quadratus lumborum (QL). The recruitment of […]

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30 Dec
2014
Breathing Pattern Disorders, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System, Quadratus Lumborum
By André Broussard, D.C.

Anatomy Angel: Quadratus Lumborum

Anatomy Angel: Quadratus Lumborum December 30, 2014 by Kathy Dooley The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a glorious muscle of the posterior abdominal wall. This muscle attaches to transverse processes of vertebrae L1-L4, anchoring itself inferiorly to the iliolumbar ligament and iliac crest. These attachments place the QL in perfect position to laterally stabilize the lumbar […]

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