Open AccessAcute effects of centrally- and unilaterally-applied posterior-anterior mobilizations of the lumbar spine on lumbar range of motion, hamstring extensibility and muscle activation
Author(s) -
Paul Chesterton,
Stephen Payton,
Shaun J. McLaren
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.508
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1878-6324
pISSN - 1053-8127
DOI - 10.3233/bmr-171000
Subject(s) - hamstring , medicine , lumbar , range of motion , straight leg raise , biceps , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , anatomy
Lumbar mobilizations are used to clinically treat the lumbar and hamstring region. However, evidence is limited regarding the effectiveness of specific mobilization methods.
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