Postural Functions of the Diaphragm and its Movement in Persons With Low Back Pain
Marcus Regino Marcus Regino

Postural Functions of the Diaphragm and its Movement in Persons With Low Back Pain

In this research article, the author examines the differences in the movement of the diaphragm in persons with and without chronic low back pain. The diaphragm has certain functions to help take the stress off of the low back during movement, however, when that muscle is unable to fully move in all ranges of motion, other spinal stabilizers have to take over.

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Trunk recruitment in relation to shoulder movement
Marcus Regino Marcus Regino

Trunk recruitment in relation to shoulder movement

In this research article, the authors explore the reasons your trunk is incorporated in upper body movements. This is important, especially to elevate, because lack of trunk rotation may lead to more stress on the shoulder joint and may lead to neck muscle compensations.

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Ankle Stability Importance
Marcus Regino Marcus Regino

Ankle Stability Importance

Strengthening your ankles will have positive effects on the load transfer from distal (ankle) to proximal (knee and hip) joints. When the ankle is unstable, there presents a lack of stiffness in the joint and the force absorption throughout the chain is not as efficient.

This article attached discusses the movements in this research study that were tested and their findings from it.

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