Near infrared spectroscopy confirms recruitment of specific lumbar extensors through neuromuscular electrical stimulation.

CONCLUSION: NMES can preferentially activate lumbar multifidus with potential to provide a therapeutic overload to these muscles in healthy participants. It may be a promising intervention for individuals with LBP. PMID: 29952686 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - June 28, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sung W, Wong A, Pourshogi A, Pourrezaei K, Silfies S Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research