Reduced thoracolumbar fascia shear strain in human chronic low back pain

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Authors

Hélène M. Langevin · University of Vermont

James R. Fox · University of Vermont

Cathryn Koptiuch · University of Vermont

Gary J. Badger · University of Vermont Medical Center

Ann C Greenan- Naumann · University of Vermont Medical Center

Nicole A. Bouffard · University of Vermont

Elisa E. Konofagou

Abstract

Thoracolumbar fascia shear strain was ~20% lower in human subjects with chronic low back pain. This reduction of shear plane motion may be due to abnormal trunk movement patterns and/or intrinsic connective tissue pathology. There appears to be some sex-related differences in thoracolumbar fascia shear strain that may also play a role in altered connective tissue function.

Topics & Keywords

Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Effects of Vibration on Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 203-203

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-12-203

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