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KMID : 0895820080180040203
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2008 Volume.18 No. 4 p.203 ~ p.215
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Meridian-Electromyograph Analysis on Features of Abdominal Muscles in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
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Jung Jae-Young
Lee Jun-Hwan
Kim Sung-Su
Nam Ki-Bong
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Abstract
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Objectives :The purpose of this study was to investigate abdominal muscles in chronic low back pain patients by meridian-electromyograph.
Methods :Sample group of 11 with from low back pain during three months and control group of 10 subjects without low back pain have been recruited. Outcomes were assessed using meridian-electromyograph, visual analogue scale, and oswestry disability index.
Results :Contraction power of external oblique abdominalis in control group was significantly higher than sample group, but there was no significant difference in muscle fatigue.
Conclusion :According to above results, there are correlations between abdominal muscles and low back pain.
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KEYWORD
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Low back pain, Abdominal musde, Meridian-electromyograph
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