Lumbo-pelvic stabilization approach for lower back dysfunction

요통의 요골반부 안정화(lumbo-pelvic stabilization) 접근법

  • 김선엽 (안동과학대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 1998.12.30

Abstract

Activity of the trunk muscles is essential for maintaining stability of the lumbar spine because of the unstable structure of that portion of the spine. The central nervous system deals with stabilization of the spine by contraction of the abdominal and multifidus muscles in anticipations of reactive forces produced by limb movement. Recent evidence indicates that the lumbar multifidus muscle and transversus abdominis muscle may be involved in controlling spinal stability. Stabilization training in neutral spine is an integrated approach of education in proper posture and body mechanics along with exercise to improve strength, flexibility, muscular and cardiovascular endurance, and coordination of movement.

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