Browsing Faculty of Education & Health Sciences by Subject "lumbar spine"

Now showing items 1-3 of 3

A brief period of sustained flexion or extension does not alter lumbo-pelvic repositioning sense in pain-free subjects

O'Sullivan, Kieran; Quinn, C; Clifford, A (Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, 2010)

Background: Altered proprioception may be a factor in low back pain (LBP).Sustained end-range flexion appears to reduce proprioceptive acuity, as assessed by joint reposition sense, in healthy subjects. However, no study ...
Does a ‘Back App’ ergonomic stool reduce the muscular effort of unsupported sitting?

White, Alison (Department of Physiotherapy, University of Limerick, 2011)

Background: 'Back App' is a novel ergonomic stool whose seat design increases thigh-trunk angle similar to a saddle chair. It features an optional dynamic setting by means of an adjustable stability ball. To date no studies ...
The reliability of the CODA motion analysis system for lumbar spine analysis: a pilot study

O'Sullivan, Kieran; Clifford, Amanda; Hughes, Lonán (Irish Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, 2010)

Background: low back pain (lBP) is a very common musculoskeletal disorder. Lumbar range of motion (ROM) and posture are parameters which are commonly assessed in lBP research. Reliable methods of measuring lumbar spine ...

Now showing items 1-3 of 3

Search DSpace