Abstract The stress-strain relationships of human spinal ligaments and muscles indicate that the spinal musculature play a major role in spine stability (1, 2). Low-loading
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the neuromuscular reflex responses of the erector spinae musculature to spinal manipulative thrusts (SMTs) in patients
Abstract Assessments of spinal stiffness are becoming more popular in recent years as a objective biomechanical means to evaluate the human frame. Studies investigating posteroanterior
Introduction: A biomechanical analysis of the spine is important for understanding its response to different loading environments. Although substantial information exists on the dynamic response
ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to determine if mechanical force, manually-assisted (MFMA) spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) affects paraspinal muscle strength assessed using
Introduction: Lumbar spinal disorders including radial tears, disc degeneration, segmental instability and segmental dysfunction have been considered common causes of persistent back pain and sciatica.
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The prone comparison of changes in leg alignment is commonly used to identify musculoskeletal dysfunction by chiropractors. Despite its widespread use
ABSTRACT Changes in apparent leg length”(leg retraction) have been used by many as a means of locating subluxation in various Joints. The leg assessment is
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Knowledge of spine segment motion patterns or “kinematics” is of interest to understanding the time-dependent or viscoelastic behavior of the spine,
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Little is known about the dynamics of spinal manipulation and mechanical force manually assisted short lever adjustments in particular. The purpose
