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The spinal column is rarely affected by hydatid cyst; however, when involved, it has higher rates of recurrence particularly in case of osseous and paravertebral extensions. We report a 36-year-old patient. The patient was operated... more
This narrative review investigated imaging parameters of the paraspinal muscles and their association with spinal degenerative features and low back pain (LBP) found in the literature. Three principal signs of muscle degeneration were... more
Background: Low back pain is often associated with increased spinal stiffness which thought to arise from increased muscle activity. Unfortunately, the association between paraspinal muscle activity and paraspinal stiffness, as well as... more
Forward Head Posture (FHP) may be associated with neck pain and poor health-related quality of life. Literature describes only qualitative muscle length changes associated with FHP. To quantify how muscle-tendon unit lengths are altered... more
The axial musculoskeletal system of quadrupedal mammals is not currently well understood despite its functional importance in terms of facilitating postural stability and locomotion. Here we examined the detailed architecture of the... more
Forward Head Posture (FHP) may be associated with neck pain and poor health-related quality of life. Literature describes only qualitative muscle length changes associated with FHP. To quantify how muscle-tendon unit lengths are altered... more
This narrative review investigated imaging parameters of the paraspinal muscles and their association with spinal degenerative features and low back pain (LBP) found in the literature. Three principal signs of muscle degeneration were... more
The purposes of this study were to (1) measure the thickness of cervical multifidus muscle (CMM) in different maximal voluntary contraction percentages of isometric contraction of shoulder muscles, (2) evaluate the differences of the CMM... more
STUDY DESIGN: Reliability study OBJECTIVES: To compare the within- and between-day intra-rater reliability of rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) using static images (RUSIs) and video clips (RUSIvc) in quantifying multifidus muscle... more
Whereas in the past dental stools typically facilitated a 90° hip angle, a number of currently available alternative designs allow for a more extended hip posture. The present study investigated the influence of different stool types on... more
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common disabling condition with limited treatment options. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) measures recovery of axonal injury in white matter (WM) tracts after TBI. Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) after... more
Microgravity-induced lumbar paraspinal muscle deconditioning may contribute to back pain commonly experienced by astronauts, and may increase the risk of postflight injury. We hypothesized that a combined resistance and aerobic exercise... more
Firefighting is a dangerous occupation with a high incidence of low back pain and injury. Abnormal back muscle function and morphology has been linked to low back pain and poor physical performance. The effect of exercise training on back... more
Evidence is lacking on whether fat infiltration in the multifidus muscles affects outcomes after total disc replacement (TDR) surgery and if it develops after surgery. The aims of this study were 1) to investigate whether pre-treatment... more
Dynamic X-rays (DXR) are widely recognized as an effective method to detect lumbar instability (LI). They are usually performed with the patient in standing position (SDXR). In our opinion, standing position inhibits micromovements of the... more
To (1) assess the intra- and inter-rater reliability of different ultrasound (US) measures of the lumbar multifidus muscle in subjects with and without chronic low back pain and (2) test 3 different ways to enhance reliability, that is,... more
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is among the most common spinal cord disorders of the elderly. Muscle fat infiltration (MFI), a potential pathological sign of muscle adiposity, may contribute to or be associated with... more