The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · May 2008
Comparative StudyFeedforward responses of transversus abdominis are directionally specific and act asymmetrically: implications for core stability theories.
Experimental laboratory study supplemented with a repeated case study. ⋯ Therapy, level 5.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · May 2008
Comparative StudyThe relationship between passive ankle plantar flexion joint torque and gastrocnemius muscle and achilles tendon stiffness: implications for flexibility.
Experimental laboratory study. ⋯ Results suggest that extensibility of the muscle-tendon unit of the Achilles tendon for the most part is related to passive ankle plantar flexion joint torque.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Apr 2008
Cross-sectional area of cervical multifidus muscle in females with chronic bilateral neck pain compared to controls.
Case-control study. ⋯ Females with bilateral chronic neck pain had generalized smaller CSA of the cervical multifidus muscles compared to healthy females.