Dear Colleagues,
Recently we had a discussion on this topic on the Aus ergo list server.
Leanne Loch told us that there has been some research by the Physiology
department of the University of Queensland by Caroline Richardson and Paul
Hodges. They have been developing treatment that is directed at retraining
the back stabilization muscles (primarily the transversis abdominis and
multifidus) by isolated activation in order to promote their stabilizing
function just prior to movement. The idea is that once their coordinated
activation can be established, endurance work can be commenced.
I have not been able to get hold of any references about this research (or
any similar research)in ergonomics journals. Is anybody aware of any?
Regards,
David.
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