The reaction times and symmetry indices in the bilateral trunk and limb muscles in control subjects and subjects with low back pain that persisted two months or longer

ConclusionThe delayed non-dominant ES reaction time might indicate a freedom of pain recurrence in the control group. Although the asymmetry increased on the RA and BB muscles in the LBP group, it decreased on the ES muscle. The asymmetries on the trunk and BB muscles were evident in the LBP group.  The asymmetrical reactions in the arm-trunk muscles need to be considered for rehabilitation strategies.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research