Subject: Lumbar Spine Related Studies

Title: A Biomechanical Model of the Lumbar Spine During Upright Isometric, Flexion, Extension, and Lateral Bending.

Reference: Guzik DC, Keller TS, Szpalski M, Park JH, Spengler DM. A biomechanical model of the lumbar spine during upright isometric, flexion, extension, and lateral bending. Spine 1996; 21(4) :427-33.

Abstract: Study Design: Task-specific and subject-specific lumbar trunk muscle function, muscle geometry, and vertebral density data were collected from 16 men. A biomechanical model was used to determine muscle strength and the compressive forces acting on the lumbar spine.