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Regional Differences In Lumbar Spinal Posture And The Influence Of Low Back Pain, Tim Mitchell, Peter O'Sullivan, Angus Burnett, Leon Straker, Anne Smith
Regional Differences In Lumbar Spinal Posture And The Influence Of Low Back Pain, Tim Mitchell, Peter O'Sullivan, Angus Burnett, Leon Straker, Anne Smith
Research outputs pre 2011
Background: Spinal posture is commonly a focus in the assessment and clinical management of low back pain (LBP) patients. However, the link between spinal posture and LBP is not fully understood. Recent evidence suggests that considering regional, rather than total lumbar spine posture is important. The purpose of this study was to determine; if there are regional differences in habitual lumbar spine posture and movement, and if these findings are influenced by LBP. Methods: One hundred and seventy female undergraduate nursing students, with and without LBP, participated in this cross-sectional study. Lower lumbar (LLx), Upper lumbar (ULx) and total lumbar …